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19-A ME Rev Stat § 1742 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1742. Cooperation between courts; preservation of records

 §1742. Cooperation between courts; preservation of records 1.  Request to court of another state.  A court of this State may request the appropriate court of another state to:   A. Hold an evidentiary hearing;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]B. Order a person to produce or give evidence pursuant to procedures of that state;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]C. Order that an evaluation be made with respect to the custody of a child involved in a pending proceeding;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]D. Forward to the court of this State a certified copy of the transcript of the record of the hearing, the evidence otherwise presented and any evaluation prepared in compliance with the request; and   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]E. Order a party to a child custody proceeding or any person having physical custody of the child to appear in the proceeding with or without the child.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).][PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Hearing or order upon request by court of another state.  Upon request of a court of another state, a court of this State may hold a hearing or enter an order described in subsection 1.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Assessment of expenses.  Travel and other necessary and reasonable expenses incurred under subsections 1 and 2 may be assessed against the parties according to the law of this State.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 4.  Preservation of records.  A court of this State shall preserve the pleadings, orders, decrees, records of hearings, evaluations and other pertinent records with respect to a child custody proceeding until the child attains 18 years of age. Upon appropriate request by a court or law enforcement official of another state, the court shall forward a certified copy of those records.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1745 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION|19-A §1745. Initial child custody jurisdiction

 §1745. Initial child custody jurisdiction 1.  Jurisdiction over initial determination.  Except as otherwise provided in section 1748, a court of this State has jurisdiction to make an initial child custody determination only if:   A. This State is the home state of the child on the date of the commencement of the proceeding or was the home state of the child within 6 months before the commencement of the proceeding and the child is absent from this State but a parent or person acting as a parent continues to live in this State;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]B. A court of another state does not have jurisdiction under paragraph A or a court of the home state of the child has declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that this State is the more appropriate forum under section 1751 or 1752 and:   (1) The child and the child's parents, or the child and at least one parent or a person acting as a parent, have a significant connection with this State other than mere physical presence; and   (2) Substantial evidence is available in this State concerning the child's care, protection, training and personal relationships;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]C. All courts having jurisdiction under paragraph A or B have declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that a court of this State is the more appropriate forum to determine the custody of the child under section 1751 or 1752; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]D. No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in paragraph A, B or C.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).][PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Exclusive jurisdictional basis.   Subsection 1 is the exclusive jurisdictional basis for making a child custody determination by a court of this State.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Physical presence or personal jurisdiction not necessary or sufficient.  Physical presence of or personal jurisdiction over a party or a child is not necessary or sufficient to make a child custody determination.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1746 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION|19-A §1746. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction

 §1746. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction 1.  Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.  Except as otherwise provided in section 1748, a court of this State that has made a child custody determination consistent with section 1745 or 1747 has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over the determination until:   A. A court of this State determines that neither the child, nor the child and one parent, nor the child and a person acting as a parent have a significant connection with this State and that substantial evidence is no longer available in this State concerning the child's care, protection, training and personal relationships; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]B. A court of this State or a court of another state determines that the child, the child's parents and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in this State.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).][PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Modification without exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.  A court of this State that has made a child custody determination and does not have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under this section may modify that determination only if it has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under section 1745.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1747 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION|19-A §1747. Jurisdiction to modify determination

 §1747. Jurisdiction to modify determination Except as otherwise provided in section 1748, a court of this State may not modify a child custody determination made by a court of another state unless a court of this State has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under section 1745, subsection 1, paragraph A or B and:   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]1.  Jurisdiction of other state; more convenient forum.  The court of the other state determines it no longer has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under section 1746 or that a court of this State would be a more convenient forum under section 1751; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Not residents of other state.  A court of this State or a court of the other state determines that the child, the child's parents and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in the other state.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1749 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION|19-A §1749. Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder

 §1749. Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder 1.  Notice and opportunity to be heard required.  Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of section 1738 must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this State as in child custody proceedings between residents of this State, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated and any person having physical custody of the child.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Enforceability without notice and opportunity to be heard.  This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Joinder and intervention of parties.  The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by the law of this State as in child custody proceedings between residents of this State.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1750 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION|19-A §1750. Simultaneous proceedings

 §1750. Simultaneous proceedings 1.  Pending proceeding in another state.  Except as otherwise provided in section 1748, a court of this State may not exercise its jurisdiction under this subchapter if, at the time of the commencement of the proceeding, a proceeding concerning the custody of the child has been commenced in a court of another state having jurisdiction substantially in conformity with this chapter, unless the proceeding has been terminated or is stayed by the court of the other state because a court of this State is a more convenient forum under section 1751.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Examination of documents; communication with court.  Except as otherwise provided in section 1748, a court of this State, before hearing a child custody proceeding, shall examine the court documents and other information supplied by the parties pursuant to section 1753. If the court determines that a child custody proceeding has been commenced in a court in another state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this chapter, the court of this State shall stay its proceeding and communicate with the court of the other state. If the court of the state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this chapter does not determine that the court of this State is a more appropriate forum, the court of this State shall dismiss the proceeding.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Modification proceeding; enforcement proceeding in another state.  In a proceeding to modify a child custody determination, a court of this State shall determine whether a proceeding to enforce the determination has been commenced in another state. If a proceeding to enforce a child custody determination has been commenced in another state, the court may:   A. Stay the proceeding for modification pending the entry of an order of a court of the other state enforcing, staying, denying or dismissing the proceeding for enforcement;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]B. Enjoin the parties from continuing with the proceeding for enforcement; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]C. Proceed with the modification under conditions it considers appropriate.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).][PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1752 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION|19-A §1752. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct

 §1752. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct 1.  Jurisdiction based on unjustifiable conduct.  Except as otherwise provided in section 1748 or by other law of this State, if a court of this State has jurisdiction under this chapter because a person seeking to invoke its jurisdiction has engaged in unjustifiable conduct, the court shall decline to exercise its jurisdiction unless:   A. The parents and all persons acting as parents have acquiesced in the exercise of jurisdiction;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]B. A court of the state otherwise having jurisdiction under sections 1745 to 1747 determines that this State is a more appropriate forum under section 1751; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]C. No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in sections 1745 to 1747.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).][PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Appropriate remedy.  If a court of this State declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to subsection 1, it may fashion an appropriate remedy to ensure the safety of the child and prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a child custody proceeding is commenced in a court having jurisdiction under sections 1745 to 1747.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Assessment of expenses.  If a court dismisses a petition or stays a proceeding because it declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to subsection 1, it shall assess against the party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction necessary and reasonable expenses including costs, communication expenses, attorney's fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees are sought establishes that the assessment would be clearly inappropriate. The court may not assess fees, costs or expenses against this State unless authorized by law other than this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1754 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION|19-A §1754. Appearance of parties and child

 §1754. Appearance of parties and child 1.  Appearance of party or other persons in this State.  In a child custody proceeding in this State, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this State to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this State and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Appearance of party outside this State.  If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this State, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to section 1738 include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Orders to ensure safety.  The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this section.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 4.  Payment of travel and other expenses.  If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this State is directed to appear under subsection 2 or desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1761 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT|19-A §1761. Definitions

 §1761. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]1.  Petitioner.  "Petitioner" means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Respondent.  "Respondent" means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1762 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT|19-A §1762. Enforcement under Hague Convention

 §1762. Enforcement under Hague Convention Under this subchapter a court of this State may enforce an order for the return of the child made under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction as if it were a child custody determination.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1763 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT|19-A §1763. Duty to enforce

 §1763. Duty to enforce 1.  Recognition and enforcement of determination of another state.  A court of this State shall recognize and enforce a child custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction in substantial conformity with this chapter or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this chapter and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Remedies.  A court of this State may utilize any remedy available under other law of this State to enforce a child custody determination made by a court of another state. The remedies provided in this subchapter are cumulative and do not affect the availability of other remedies to enforce a child custody determination.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1764 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT|19-A §1764. Temporary visitation

 §1764. Temporary visitation 1.  Temporary order for enforcement.  A court of this State that does not have jurisdiction to modify a child custody determination may issue a temporary order enforcing:   A. A visitation schedule made by a court of another state; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]B. The visitation provisions of a child custody determination of another state that does not provide for a specific visitation schedule.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).][PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Duration of order.  If a court of this State makes an order under subsection 1, paragraph B, it shall specify in the order a period that it considers adequate to allow the petitioner to obtain an order from a court having jurisdiction under the criteria specified in subchapter II. The order remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other court or the period expires.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1766 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT|19-A §1766. Enforcement of registered determination

 §1766. Enforcement of registered determination 1.  Any relief normally available.  A court of this State may grant any relief normally available under the law of this State to enforce a registered child custody determination made by a court of another state.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Recognition and enforcement without modification.  A court of this State shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, except in accordance with subchapter II, a registered child custody determination of a court of another state.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1767 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT|19-A §1767. Simultaneous proceedings

 §1767. Simultaneous proceedings If a proceeding for enforcement under this subchapter is commenced in a court of this State and the court determines that a proceeding to modify the determination is pending in a court of another state having jurisdiction to modify the determination under subchapter II, the enforcing court shall immediately communicate with the modifying court. The proceeding for enforcement continues unless the enforcing court, after consultation with the modifying court, stays or dismisses the proceeding.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1769 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT|19-A §1769. Service of petition and order

 §1769. Service of petition and order Except as otherwise provided in section 1771, the petition and order must be served by any method authorized by the law of this State upon the respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).