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19-A ME Rev Stat § 101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §101. Definitions

 §101. Definitions As used in this Title, 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.  Adult.  "Adult" means a person who is 18 years of age or older.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Child.  "Child" means a person who has not attained 18 years of age.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, a designee or an authorized representative.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).] 4.  Department.  "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services and its agents and authorized representatives.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).] 5.  Minor or minor child.  "Minor" or "minor child" means a person who has not attained the age of 18 years.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 6.  Obligee.  "Obligee" means any person to whom a duty of support is owed.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 7.  Obligor.  "Obligor" means any person owing a duty of support.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 8.  Parent.  "Parent" means the legal parent or the legal guardian when no legal parent exists.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 9.  Person.  "Person" means an individual, trust, estate, partnership, association, company, corporation, political subdivision of the State, instrumentality of the State or other entity.   [PL 1997, c. 537, §11 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).] 10.  State.  The term "state" means any state, territory or possession of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.   [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 1997, c. 537, §11 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 689, §§B6,7 (REV).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §102. Residency

 §102. Residency The right to file a complaint or bring a petition under this Title may not be denied a person for failure to meet a residency requirement if the person is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty stationed in this State or the spouse of that member or a parent of a child of that member. The member is deemed to be a resident either of the county in which the military installation, or other place at which the member has been stationed, is located or of the county in which the member has sojourned.   [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 § 103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §103. Jurisdiction

 §103. Jurisdiction Except as otherwise expressly provided, the District Court has original jurisdiction of all actions under this Title.   [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §26 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §42 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 731, §ZZZ26 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 731, §ZZZ42 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §104. Appeals

 §104. Appeals Appeals may be taken from orders under this Title as in other civil actions.   [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 § 105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §105. Award and payment of attorney's fees and other fees

 §105. Award and payment of attorney's fees and other fees 1.  Attorney's fees and costs.  In an action under this Title, including actions to modify or enforce existing orders, the court may, after an opportunity for hearing, order a party, including a party in interest, to pay another party or another party's attorney reasonable attorney's fees, including costs, for participation in the proceedings.   [PL 2005, c. 323, §1 (NEW).] 2.  While pending; part of final decision.  In appropriate cases, the court may order fees and costs paid while an action is pending, including while on appeal, or may make an order as part of a final decision in a case.   [PL 2005, c. 323, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Fees and expenses of 3rd-party participants.  The court may order a party to pay reasonable fees and expenses of 3rd-party participants in the proceedings, including guardians ad litem, expert witnesses and providers of services, whether retained by a party or the court.   [PL 2005, c. 323, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Interest; means of collection.  Awards under this section are subject to the accumulation of statutory interest and may be collected by any means available under law, including, but not limited to, remedies available under Title 14 and Title 36, section 185-A. Additional fees may be assessed in appropriate cases when additional fees are incurred for prosecuting collection actions.   [PL 2019, c. 659, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 323, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 659, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 251 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 3: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION|19-A §251. Mediation

 §251. Mediation 1.  Court authority to order mediation.  The court may, in any case under this Title, at any time refer the parties to mediation on any issue.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Required mediation.  Except as provided in paragraph B, prior to a contested hearing under chapter 27, chapter 29, chapter 55, chapter 61 or chapter 63 when there are minor children of the parties, the court shall refer the parties to mediation.   A. For good cause shown, the court, prior to referring the parties to mediation, may hear motions for temporary relief, pending final judgment on an issue or combination of issues for which good cause for temporary relief has been shown.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. Upon motion supported by affidavit, the court may, for extraordinary cause shown, waive the mediation requirement under this subsection.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §6 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Mediated agreement.  An agreement reached by the parties through mediation on issues 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).] 4.  No agreement; good faith effort required.  When agreement through mediation is not reached on an issue, the court must determine that the parties made a good faith effort to mediate the issue before proceeding with 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, may dismiss the action or a part of the action, may render a decision or judgment by default, may assess attorney's fees and costs or may impose any other sanction that is appropriate in the circumstances.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Failure to appear.  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 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 6.  Waiver of mediation; questions of law.  The court may hear motions to waive mediation in cases in which there are no facts at issue and all unresolved issues are questions of law.   [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 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §6 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 252 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 3: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION|19-A §252. Referees

 §252. Referees 1.  Appointment of referee.  The court may appoint a referee in any proceeding for paternity, divorce, judicial separation or modification of existing judgments brought under this Title:   A. When the parties agree the case may be tried before a referee; or   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. Upon motion demonstrating exceptional circumstances that require a referee.   [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.  Payment for service.  Payment for the services of the referee is the responsibility of the parties, as ordered by the court. If the court finds that either or both of the parties are indigent, the court may pay the reasonable costs and expenses of the referee.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Referee's report.  If all parties waive their right to object to acceptance of the referee's report, the court shall immediately enter judgment on the referee's report without a further hearing.   [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 § 351 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: FAMILY LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|19-A §351. Commission established

 §351. Commission established The Family Law Advisory Commission, established in Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 52-A and referred to in this chapter as the "commission," is created for the purpose of conducting a continuing study of the family laws of Maine.   [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 § 352 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: FAMILY LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|19-A §352. Membership; terms; vacancies

 §352. Membership; terms; vacancies 1.  Membership.  The commission is composed of 11 members appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court. The members must have experience in practicing family law or be knowledgeable about family law. The membership of the commission must include:   A. An active Superior Court Justice;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. An active District Court Judge;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B-1. An active family law magistrate;   [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).]C. A current Probate Court Judge;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]D. Two members of the family law section of the Maine State Bar Association, or its successor;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]E. A representative of a legal services organization;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]E-1. A representative of the Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Service;   [PL 2005, c. 323, §2 (NEW).]F. A representative of the department; and   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]G. Two public members, at least one of whom has experience providing mental health services.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).][PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).] 2.  Terms.  A member is appointed for a term of 2 years and may be reappointed.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Vacancies.  In the event of the death or resignation of a member, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court shall appoint a qualified person for the remainder of the term.   [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 2005, c. 323, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §13 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 353 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: FAMILY LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|19-A §353. Consultants; experts

 §353. Consultants; experts Whenever it considers appropriate, the commission shall seek the advice of consultants or experts, including representatives of the legislative and executive branches of State Government, in fields related to its duties.   [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 § 354 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: FAMILY LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|19-A §354. Duties

 §354. Duties 1.  Examine, evaluate and recommend.  It is the duty of the commission:   A. To examine the sections of this Title that pertain to family law and to draft amendments to those sections as the commission considers advisable;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. To evaluate the operation of this Title and to recommend amendments based on the evaluation;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]C. To examine current laws pertaining to family law pleadings and to recommend changes based on the examination; and   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]D. To examine any other aspects of Maine's family law, including substantive, procedural and administrative matters, that the commission considers relevant.   [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.  Propose changes.  The commission may propose to the Legislature, at the start of each session, changes in the family laws and in related provisions as the commission considers appropriate. The commission may also make recommendations to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules, the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules and to any other organization or committee whose affairs pertain to family law and its practice in Maine.   [PL 1997, c. 134, §12 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 134, §13 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 134, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 134, §13 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 355 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: FAMILY LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|19-A §355. Organization; staff

 §355. Organization; staff The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court shall notify all members of the time and place of the first meeting. At that time the commission shall organize, elect a chair, vice-chair and secretary-treasurer from its membership and adopt rules governing the administration of the commission and its affairs. The commission shall maintain financial records as required by the State Auditor.   [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 § 356 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|Chapter 5: FAMILY LAW ADVISORY COMMISSION|19-A §356. Federal funds

 §356. Federal funds The commission may accept federal funds on behalf of the State.   [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 § 601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 21: UNIFORM PREMARITAL AGREEMENT ACT|19-A §601. Short title

 §601. Short title This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Uniform Premarital Agreement Act."   [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 § 602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 21: UNIFORM PREMARITAL AGREEMENT ACT|19-A §602. Definitions

 §602. Definitions As used in this Act, 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.  Premarital agreement.  "Premarital agreement" means an agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation of marriage and to be effective upon marriage.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Property.  "Property" means an interest, present or future, legal or equitable, vested or contingent, in real or personal property, including income and earnings.   [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 § 603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 21: UNIFORM PREMARITAL AGREEMENT ACT|19-A §603. Formalities

 §603. Formalities A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. It is enforceable without consideration.   [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 § 604 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 21: UNIFORM PREMARITAL AGREEMENT ACT|19-A §604. Content

 §604. Content Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to:   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]1.  Rights and obligations of parties.  The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Right to buy, sell, use property.  The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, consume, expend, assign, create a security interest in, mortgage, encumber, dispose of or otherwise manage and control property;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Disposition of property.  The disposition of property upon separation, marital dissolution, death or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any other event;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Spousal support.  The modification or elimination of spousal support;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Making of will.  The making of a will, trust or other arrangement to carry out the provisions of the agreement;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 6.  Death benefit.  The ownership rights in and disposition of the death benefit from a life insurance policy;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 7.  Choice of law.  The choice of law governing the construction of the agreement; and   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 8.  Other matter.  Any other matter, including their personal rights and obligations, not in violation of public policy or a law imposing a criminal penalty.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] The right of a child to receive support may not be adversely affected by a premarital agreement.   [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 § 605 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 21: UNIFORM PREMARITAL AGREEMENT ACT|19-A §605. Effect of marriage

 §605. Effect of marriage A premarital agreement becomes effective upon the marriage of the parties.   [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 § 606 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 21: UNIFORM PREMARITAL AGREEMENT ACT|19-A §606. Effect of children

 §606. Effect of children Except as otherwise provided in this section, an effective premarital agreement is void 18 months after the parties to the agreement become parents or guardians of a minor. The premarital agreement is not void if, within the 18-month period, the parties sign a written amendment to the agreement either stating that the agreement remains in effect or altering the agreement. Sections 607 and 608 apply to any amendment under this section.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §7 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]This section does not apply to premarital agreements executed on or after October 1, 1993.   [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 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §7 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 607 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 21: UNIFORM PREMARITAL AGREEMENT ACT|19-A §607. Amendment; revocation

 §607. Amendment; revocation After marriage, a premarital agreement may be amended or revoked only by a written agreement signed by the parties. The amended agreement or the revocation is enforceable without consideration.   [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 § 608 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS|Chapter 21: UNIFORM PREMARITAL AGREEMENT ACT|19-A §608. Enforcement

 §608. Enforcement 1.  Not enforceable.  A premarital agreement is not enforceable if the party against whom enforcement is sought proves that:   A. That party did not execute the agreement voluntarily; or   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed and, before execution of the agreement, that party:   (1) Was not provided a fair and reasonable disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party;   (2) Did not voluntarily and expressly waive, in writing, any right to disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party beyond the disclosure provided; and   (3) Did not have, or reasonably could not have had, an adequate knowledge of the property or financial obligations of the other party.   [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.  Support required.  If a provision of a premarital agreement modifies or eliminates spousal support and that modification or elimination causes one party to the agreement to be eligible for support under a program of public assistance at the time of separation or marital dissolution, a court, notwithstanding the terms of the agreement, may require the other party to provide support to the extent necessary to avoid that eligibility.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Unconscionability.  An issue of unconscionability of a premarital agreement must be decided by the court as a matter of law.   [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).