Holmes Legal Group focuses on family law, offering compassionate support and clear guidance in divorce, mediation, parental rights, and appeals.
Founded in 2003 and led by attorney Pamela Holmes, our firm is dedicated exclusively to family law. For more than two decades, we’ve helped hundreds of clients in York County and across Maine navigate divorce, custody disputes, child support, and other family matters with clarity and confidence.
Our mission is to provide steady, compassionate support and practical legal guidance when it matters most. We take pride in offering personalized strategies tailored to each client’s unique situation, ensuring that families feel supported, understood, and protected every step of the way.
They navigated my divorce and very complex custody case with the confidence and care that I needed.
Family law is personal — it affects your relationships, your children, and your future. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in Maine family law, guiding clients through divorce, custody, mediation, appeals, and more. Select a practice area for more details.
At Holmes Legal Group, we believe family conflicts are often best resolved through cooperation rather than courtroom battles. Mediation provides families with a way to reach fair, balanced solutions in a private and respectful setting — often saving time, stress, and expense.
Whenever possible, we encourage clients to explore mediation as their first step toward resolution, helping them maintain control and focus on what matters most.
Starting the legal process can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time working with a family law attorney. At Holmes Legal Group, we guide new clients step by step so you know exactly what to expect. From your initial consultation to the resolution of your case, we make sure you feel informed, supported, and prepared at every stage.
Learn more about how our process works and what you can expect as a new client.
Taking the first step toward legal help can feel overwhelming. We make the process clear and supportive, so you always know what comes next.
Our goal is to guide you toward resolution with compassion and clarity — and whenever possible, that means beginning with mediation.
Your journey starts with a private consultation, scheduled online or by phone. During this meeting, we’ll learn about your situation, answer initial questions, and outline how we can best support you moving forward.
We take the time to listen carefully and gather the details that matter most. From there, we explain the options available under Maine family law and help you understand which paths may align best with your goals.
Whenever possible, we encourage starting with mediation to reach a cooperative, cost-effective resolution. If mediation isn’t the right fit, we’ll discuss limited or full representation tailored to your needs.
With a clear plan in place, you can move forward knowing you have steady guidance at every step. Whether mediation, negotiation, or the courtroom advocacy, we are committed to helping you reach resolution and stability for your future.
Choosing the right attorney can make all the difference in your family law case. At Holmes Legal Group, our practice is built on focus, compassion, and a commitment to clear communication.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Deep expertise from years of specialization.
Encouraging resolution but prepared for trial.
We keep you informed and supported.
Helping ease the financial and emotional strain.
“Pam Holmes and her team are a group of caring and confident professionals that do not back down. I am so thankful to have had them recommended to me, and to have them swoop in and pick up the pieces from my first failed law firm.
From our first discussion, it was evident that Pam was not only seasoned and savvy but also deeply caring. She approaches challenges with a level of confident professionalism that is rare. Pam picked up the pieces of a previous attorney that I had, and she had the incredible ability to actively listen, absorb and make sense of the awful experience I had already gone through with another firm, used it to inform her actions, and acted quickly.
I felt like I wasn’t just listened to, I was understood.
Pam navigated my divorce and very complex case with the confidence and care that I needed, She made me feel like I could take a deep breath again while we were still trying to figure out my divorce. Her professionalism and deep knowledge of family law allowed me to free up my mental bandwidth so I could focus on what was most important, which was taking care of my daughter and navigating being a newly single mom, and my new life.
I wholeheartedly highly recommend Pam Holmes and Holmes Legal Group to anyone dealing with divorce or family law cases.”
K.K.
Former Client
“We used Holmes Legal to draw up some documents for the sale of our Maine home including a Promissory note and a Bill of Sale. Not having had to use a lawyer before in Maine its always risky business to take a chance on an unknown. We were glad to see that they to handle our business promptly since you never want to put off a closing date for the sale of your home. Anyway, the docs were written well and we had our realtor look them over and everything looked very good. We did sell the home and the buyers dis sign those docs. We haven’t had to use the documents to deal with any issues since we had responsible buyers but for such a large investment like a home I think it’s foolish not to have official legal documents. We were happy to work with them and I would give anyone else a green light to use them. Peace of mind is a good thing.”
G.T.
Former Client
“Pam knows her stuff and has my child’s interests at heart. She is child centered and motivated by the best interests of her youngest clients. Welfare of the child is her biggest concern even if it means adults are not happy. I would be surprised if she even takes on clients who are unwilling to put their children first. She is tough but fair.”
J.M.
Former Client
“Holmes Legal Group, I would not think to go anywhere else. Pamela Holmes is professional, knowledgeable is always thinking for you. She takes the stress of needing an attorney out of your hands and into hers. Pams staff is also wonderful to deal with. Quick email responses from all in her office.”
B.B.
Former Client
“Child Custody/child safety cases are by far the most difficult cases on every level. I am so thankful I was referred to Pamela Holmes. She is, hands down, the most straight forward, clear cut, no BS attorney I’ve ever dealt with. I have had 3 others to help me in the past … none compare, none were able to help me at this level. She was prepared and on point at each court mediation and hearing.
To say I’m Grateful is not enough. I highly recommend her. She will do her best and get the job done. I’m happy to say she helped me win my case.”
S.M.
Former Client
“Pam Holmes is an excellent attorney for handling extremely difficult and challenging cases involving divorce and custody issues. I couldn’t have found a better person to deal with my case, with the legal guardian, and my ex-wife and her lawyer. Pam is organized, very professional, excellent at defending and representing her clients in court and in mediation. I can’t say enough good things about her, and I highly recommend her.”
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We focus exclusively on family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, guardianship, and adoption matters.
Many cases can be resolved through mediation or negotiation without a court appearance. If your case does go to court, we’ll provide strong representation every step of the way.
Mediation is a cooperative process where both parties work with a neutral mediator to reach an agreement. It often saves time, stress, and money compared to litigation.
The timeline depends on the complexity of your case and whether it’s resolved through mediation or requires court involvement. We’ll give you a clearer idea after your consultation.
The first step is to schedule a consultation. We’ll review your situation, explain your options, and help you decide the best path forward.