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19-A ME Rev Stat § 1657 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 55: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES|19-A §1657. Modification or termination of orders for parental rights and responsibilities

 §1657. Modification or termination of orders for parental rights and responsibilities 1.  Modification or termination.  An order for parental rights and responsibilities may be modified or terminated as circumstances require:   A. Upon the petition of one or both of the parents; or   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. Upon the motion of an agency or person who has been granted parental rights and responsibilities or contact with a child under this chapter.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).][PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Change in circumstances.  In reviewing a motion for modification or termination filed under chapter 59 or section 1653 or 1655, the following constitute a substantial change in circumstances:   A. The relocation, or intended relocation, of a child resident in this state to another state by a parent, when the other parent is a resident of this State and there exists an award of shared or allocated parental rights and responsibilities concerning the child;   [PL 1997, c. 403, §2 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 403, §4 (AFF).]A-1. The relocation, or intended relocation, of a child that will disrupt the parent-child contact between the child and the parent who is not relocating, if there exists an award of shared or allocated parental rights and responsibilities concerning the child. Relocating the child more than 60 miles from the residence of the parent who is relocating or more than 60 miles from the residence of the parent who is not relocating is presumed to disrupt the parent-child contact between the child and the parent who is not relocating;   [PL 1997, c. 403, §3 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 403, §4 (AFF).]A-2. The receipt of notice of the intended relocation of the child as required under section 1653, subsection 14; or   [PL 1997, c. 403, §3 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 403, §4 (AFF).]B. A finding by the court that domestic or family violence has occurred since the last determination of primary residence.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).][PL 1997, c. 403, §§2, 3 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 403, §4 (AFF).] 3.  Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.  The jurisdiction granted by this section to make or alter an order concerning parental rights and responsibilities with respect to a minor child is limited by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, if another state may have jurisdiction as provided in that Act.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §1 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 403, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 403, §4 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1659 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 55: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES|19-A §1659. Parenting coordination and assistance (REPEALED)

 §1659. Parenting coordination and assistance (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 345, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 19-A §1659, sub-§9 (RP).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1701. Short title (REPEALED)

 §1701. Short title (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1702. Purposes of chapter; construction of provisions (REPEALED)

 §1702. Purposes of chapter; construction of provisions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1703. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §1703. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1704. Jurisdiction (REPEALED)

 §1704. Jurisdiction (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1705. Notice and opportunity to be heard (REPEALED)

 §1705. Notice and opportunity to be heard (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1706. Notice to persons outside the State; submission to jurisdiction (REPEALED)

 §1706. Notice to persons outside the State; submission to jurisdiction (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1707. Simultaneous proceedings in other states (REPEALED)

 §1707. Simultaneous proceedings in other states (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1708 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1708. Inconvenient forum (REPEALED)

 §1708. Inconvenient forum (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1709 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1709. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct (REPEALED)

 §1709. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1710 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1710. Information under oath to be submitted to the court (REPEALED)

 §1710. Information under oath to be submitted to the court (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1711 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1711. Additional parties (REPEALED)

 §1711. Additional parties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1712 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1712. Appearance of parties and the child (REPEALED)

 §1712. Appearance of parties and the child (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1713 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1713. Binding force and res judicata effect of custody decree (REPEALED)

 §1713. Binding force and res judicata effect of custody decree (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1714 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1714. Recognition of out-of-state custody decrees (REPEALED)

 §1714. Recognition of out-of-state custody decrees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1715 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1715. Modification of custody decree of another state (REPEALED)

 §1715. Modification of custody decree of another state (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1716 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1716. Filing and enforcement of custody decree of another state (REPEALED)

 §1716. Filing and enforcement of custody decree of another state (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1717 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1717. Registry of out-of-state custody decrees and proceedings (REPEALED)

 §1717. Registry of out-of-state custody decrees and proceedings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1718 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1718. Certified copies of custody decree (REPEALED)

 §1718. Certified copies of custody decree (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1719 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1719. Taking testimony in another state (REPEALED)

 §1719. Taking testimony in another state (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1720 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1720. Hearings and studies in another state; orders to appear (REPEALED)

 §1720. Hearings and studies in another state; orders to appear (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1721 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1721. Assistance to courts of other states (REPEALED)

 §1721. Assistance to courts of other states (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1722 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1722. Preservation of documents for use in other states (REPEALED)

 §1722. Preservation of documents for use in other states (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1723 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1723. Request for court records of another state (REPEALED)

 §1723. Request for court records of another state (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1724 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1724. International application (REPEALED)

 §1724. International application (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1725 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT|19-A §1725. Priority (REPEALED)

 §1725. Priority (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 59: VISITATION RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT-GRANDPARENTS|19-A §1801. Short title

 §1801. Short title This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Grandparents and Great-grandparents Visitation Act."   [PL 2019, c. 197, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 197, §1 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1802 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 59: VISITATION RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT-GRANDPARENTS|19-A §1802. Definitions

 §1802. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]1.  Grandparent.  "Grandparent" is a parent of a child's parent or the parent of the parent of a child's parent. "Grandparent" includes a parent of a child's parent whose parental rights have been terminated pursuant to Title 18‑C, section 9‑204 or Title 22, chapter 1071, subchapter 6, but only until the child's adoption.   [PL 2019, c. 197, §2 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2.  Sufficient existing relationship.  "Sufficient existing relationship" means a relationship involving extraordinary contact between a grandparent and a child, including but not limited to circumstances in which the grandparent has been a primary caregiver and custodian of the child for a significant period of time.   [PL 2017, c. 328, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §19 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 328, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §37 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 197, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 59: VISITATION RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT-GRANDPARENTS|19-A §1804. Mediation

 §1804. Mediation The court may refer the parties to mediation at any time after a court determination pursuant to section 1803, subsection 2, paragraph C that the grandparent has standing and may require that the parties have made a good faith effort to mediate the issue before holding a hearing. If the court finds that either party failed to make a good faith effort to mediate, the court may order the parties to submit to mediation, dismiss the action or any part of the action, render a decision or judgment by default, assess attorney's fees and costs or impose any other sanction that is appropriate in the circumstances. The court may also impose an appropriate sanction upon a party's failure without good cause to appear for mediation after receiving notice of the scheduled time for mediation.   [PL 2017, c. 328, §5 (AMD).]An agreement reached by the parties through mediation on an issue must be reduced to writing, signed by the parties and presented to the court for approval as a court order.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 328, §5 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 59: VISITATION RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT-GRANDPARENTS|19-A §1805. Jurisdiction

 §1805. Jurisdiction An action may be commenced in the District Court for the district in which the minor child resides. If a child protective proceeding pursuant to Title 22, chapter 1071 that involves the minor child is pending, the court may consolidate the action filed under this chapter with that child protection proceeding.   [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §35 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §42 (AFF).]An action must be commenced in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. Proceedings under this chapter are governed by the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 731, §ZZZ35 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 731, §ZZZ42 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1806 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 59: VISITATION RIGHTS OF GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT-GRANDPARENTS|19-A §1806. Other actions

 §1806. Other actions Nothing in this chapter limits a grandparent's ability to file any action not governed by the provisions of this chapter with respect to a child, including but not limited to an action to establish de facto parentage of a child under section 1891, an action for guardianship of a child under Title 18‑A, Article 5 and a child protection petition under Title 22, section 4032, subsection 1, paragraph C.   [PL 2017, c. 328, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 328, §6 (NEW).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 63: CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES|19-A §2002. Application

 §2002. Application Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, this chapter applies to a court action or administrative proceeding in which a child support order is issued or modified under Title 18-C, section 5-204, this Title or Title 22 and to any court action or administrative proceeding in which past support is awarded.   [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §39 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 46, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. C, §39 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 63: CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES|19-A §2003. Forms

 §2003. Forms For the purposes of this chapter, the Supreme Judicial Court is authorized to prescribe or revise forms by administrative order or rule.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 63: CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES|19-A §2004. Income information and child support worksheets

 §2004. Income information and child support worksheets 1.  Court actions.  This subsection governs the exchange and filing of income affidavits, child support worksheets and supporting documentation in court actions.   A. In a court action to determine or modify support of a minor child, the plaintiff and defendant shall exchange, prior to mediation, affidavits regarding income and assets. These affidavits must conform with the forms provided by the court and must be accompanied by supporting documentation of current income, such as pay stubs, tax returns, employer statements or, if the plaintiff or defendant is self-employed, receipts and expenses.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. The parties shall exchange prior to the commencement of mediation a completed child support worksheet. The worksheet must be completed in accordance with the support guidelines.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]C. At least 3 days prior to a court hearing, whether contested or uncontested, the parties shall file with the court and exchange, if they have not already done so, the completed affidavits and child support worksheets. The parties are not required to file with the court the supporting documentation.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]D. If a party fails to comply with this subsection, the court may, in its discretion:   (1) Impose economic sanctions; or   (2) Presume for the purpose of determining a current support obligation that the party has an earning capacity equal to the average weekly wage of a worker in this State as determined by the most recent Department of Labor statistics. A different annual income may be used if there is sufficient reliable evidence to conclude reasonably that the noncomplying party earns a greater or lesser actual income.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]E. The court may admit Department of Labor statistics into evidence for purposes of computing a parental support obligation.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).][PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Administrative proceedings.  The department shall adopt rules regarding the provision of information necessary to apply the child support guidelines in administrative proceedings.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 63: CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES|19-A §2005. Rebuttable presumption

 §2005. Rebuttable presumption In a proceeding to establish or modify child support or to establish an award for past support, there is a rebuttable presumption that the parental support obligation derived from the support guidelines is the amount ordered to be paid, unless support is established under section 2006, subsection 5 or section 2007. The court or hearing officer shall review the adequacy of a child support amount agreed to by the parties with reference to the parental support obligation.   [PL 2003, c. 415, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 415, §6 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2008 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 63: CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES|19-A §2008. Stipulation

 §2008. Stipulation A stipulation of the parties establishing child support must be reviewed by the court or hearing officer to determine if the amount stipulated is in substantial compliance with the presumptive application of the guidelines and, if a deviation is proposed, whether it is justified and appropriate under section 2007. The court or hearing officer shall review a proposed order that gives the stipulation effect to determine its compliance with this section.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).