For cases in which a party is seeking protection from abuse, this statute prohibits the court from mandating mediation or the appointment of referees. However, if an action for protection is joined with other domestic relations issue, mediation or referees may be mandated to address issues other than abuse.
Maine Statute 19-A-101-4010: Protection from Abuse
Maine State Legislature. Jan. 1, 2019http://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/19-A/title19-Ach101sec0.html