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19-A ME Rev Stat § 2971 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 2-A: JURISDICTION|19-A §2971. Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify spousal support order

 §2971. Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify spousal support order 1.  Tribunal of this State; continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.  A tribunal of this State issuing a spousal support order consistent with the law of this State has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify the spousal support order throughout the existence of the support obligation.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).] 2.  Spousal support issued by another state or foreign country.  A tribunal of this State may not modify a spousal support order issued by a tribunal of another state or a foreign country having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over that order under the law of that state or foreign country.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §34 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 3.  Tribunal of this State; initiating or responding tribunal.  A tribunal of this State that has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction over a spousal support order may serve as:   A. An initiating tribunal to request a tribunal of another state to enforce the spousal support order issued in this State; or   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]B. A responding tribunal to enforce or modify its own spousal support order.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §34 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3001. Proceedings under this chapter

 §3001. Proceedings under this chapter 1.  Application of subchapter.  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this subchapter applies to all proceedings under this chapter.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §11 (RPR).] 1-A.  Initiation of proceedings.  An individual petitioner or a support enforcement agency may initiate a proceeding authorized under this chapter by filing a petition in an initiating tribunal for forwarding to a responding tribunal or by filing a petition or a comparable pleading directly in a tribunal of another state or a foreign country that has or can obtain personal jurisdiction over the respondent.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §35 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2.  Proceedings.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §11 (RP).] 3.  Commencement of proceeding.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §11 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §11 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 95, §35 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3002. Proceeding by minor parent

 §3002. Proceeding by minor parent A minor parent or a guardian or other legal representative of a minor parent may maintain a proceeding on behalf of or for the benefit of the minor's child.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §12 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §12 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3003 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3003. Application of law of this State

 §3003. Application of law of this State Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of this State shall:   [PL 2003, c. 436, §12 (AMD).]1.  Procedural and substantive law; powers and remedies.  Apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this State and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and   [PL 2003, c. 436, §12 (AMD).] 2.  Determine duty and amount of support.  Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this 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). PL 2003, c. 436, §12 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3004. Duties of initiating tribunal (REPEALED)

 §3004. Duties of initiating tribunal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §13 (RP).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3004-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3004-A. Duties of initiating tribunal

 §3004-A. Duties of initiating tribunal 1.  Forward petition and accompanying documents.  Upon the filing of a petition authorized by this chapter, an initiating tribunal of this State shall forward the petition and its accompanying documents:   A. To the responding tribunal or appropriate support enforcement agency in the responding state; or   [PL 2003, c. 436, §14 (NEW).]B. If the identity of the responding tribunal is unknown, to the state information agency of the responding state with a request that they be forwarded to the appropriate tribunal and that receipt be acknowledged.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §14 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 436, §14 (NEW).] 2.  Issue certificate or document; make findings; specify amount.  If requested by the responding tribunal, a tribunal of this State shall issue a certificate or other document and make findings required by the law of the responding state. If the responding tribunal is in a foreign country, upon request the tribunal of this State shall specify the amount of support sought, convert that amount into the equivalent amount in the foreign currency under the applicable official or market exchange rate as publicly reported and provide any other documents necessary to satisfy the requirements of the responding foreign tribunal.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §36 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 436, §14 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §36 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3006 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3006. Inappropriate tribunal

 §3006. Inappropriate tribunal If a petition or comparable pleading is received by an inappropriate tribunal of this State, the inappropriate tribunal shall forward the petition or pleading and accompanying documents to an appropriate tribunal or to the state information agency in this State or another state and notify the petitioner where and when the pleading was sent.   [PL 1997, c. 669, §16 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 669, §16 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3008 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3008. Duty of Attorney General (REPEALED)

 §3008. Duty of Attorney General (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 669, §17 (RP).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3008-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3008-A. Duty of commissioner

 §3008-A. Duty of commissioner If the commissioner determines that the support enforcement agency is neglecting or refusing to provide services to an individual, the commissioner may order the agency to perform its duties under this chapter or may otherwise provide those services directly to the individual.   [PL 1997, c. 669, §18 (NEW).]The Attorney General may determine that a foreign country has established a reciprocal arrangement for child support with this State and take appropriate action for notification of the determination.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §42 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 669, §18 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 436, §19 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §42 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3009 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3009. Private attorney

 §3009. Private attorney An individual may employ a private attorney to represent the individual in proceedings authorized by this chapter.   [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 § 3010 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3010. Duties of the department as the state information agency (REPEALED)

 §3010. Duties of the department as the state information agency (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §20 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §43 (RP). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3010-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3010-A. Duties of the department as the state information agency

 §3010-A. Duties of the department as the state information agency 1.  State information agency.  The department is the state information agency.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §44 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2.  Duties.  The state information agency shall:   A. Compile and maintain a current list, including addresses, of the tribunals in this State that have jurisdiction under this chapter and the department and transmit a copy to the state information agency of every other state;   [PL 2009, c. 95, §44 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]B. Maintain a register of the names and addresses of tribunals and support enforcement agencies received from other states;   [PL 2009, c. 95, §44 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]C. Forward to the appropriate tribunal in the state in which the obligee who is an individual or the obligor resides, or in which the obligor's property is believed to be located, all documents concerning a proceeding under this chapter received from another state or a foreign country; and   [PL 2009, c. 95, §44 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]D. Obtain information concerning the location of the obligor and the obligor's property within this State not exempt from execution, by such means as postal verification and federal or state locator services, examination of telephone directories, requests for the obligor's address from employers and examination of governmental records, including, to the extent not prohibited by other law, those relating to real property, vital statistics, law enforcement, taxation, motor vehicles, driver's licenses and social security.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §44 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).][PL 2009, c. 95, §44 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 95, §44 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3011 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3011. Pleadings and accompanying documents

 §3011. Pleadings and accompanying documents 1.  Petition; contents.  In a proceeding under this chapter, a petitioner seeking to establish a support order, to determine parentage of a child or to register and modify a support order of a tribunal of another state or a foreign country must file a petition. Unless otherwise ordered under section 3012, the petition or accompanying documents must provide, so far as known, the names, residential addresses and social security numbers of the obligor and the obligee or the parent and alleged parent, and the name, sex, residential address, social security number and date of birth of each child for whose benefit support is sought or whose parentage is to be determined. Unless filed at the time of registration, the petition must be accompanied by a copy of any support order known to have been issued by another tribunal. The petition may include any other information that may assist in locating or identifying the respondent.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §45 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2.  Specify relief sought.  The petition must specify the relief sought. The petition and accompanying documents must conform substantially with the requirements imposed by the forms mandated by federal law for use in cases filed by a support enforcement agency.   [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 2003, c. 436, §21 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §45 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3012 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3012. Nondisclosure of information in exceptional circumstances

 §3012. Nondisclosure of information in exceptional circumstances If a party alleges in an affidavit or a pleading under oath that the health, safety or liberty of a party or child would be jeopardized by disclosure of specific identifying information, that information must be sealed and may not be disclosed to the other party or the public. After a hearing in which a tribunal takes into consideration the health, safety or liberty of the party or child, the tribunal may order disclosure of information that the tribunal determines to be in the interest of justice.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §22 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §22 (RPR).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3013 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3013. Costs and fees

 §3013. Costs and fees 1.  No fees or costs by petitioner.  The petitioner may not be required to pay a filing fee or other costs.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Fees and costs if obligee prevails.  If an obligee prevails, a responding tribunal of this State may assess against an obligor filing fees, reasonable attorney's fees, other costs and necessary travel and other reasonable expenses incurred by the obligee and the obligee's witnesses. The tribunal may not assess fees, costs or expenses against the obligee or the support enforcement agency of either the initiating or the responding state or foreign country, except as provided by other law. Attorney's fees may be taxed as costs and may be ordered paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in the attorney's own name. Payment of support owed to the obligee has priority over fees, costs and expenses.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §46 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 3.  Costs and fees if hearing for delay.  The tribunal shall order the payment of costs and reasonable attorney's fees if it determines that a hearing was requested primarily for delay. In a proceeding under subchapter VI, a hearing is presumed to have been requested primarily for delay if a registered support order is confirmed or enforced without change.   [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 2009, c. 95, §46 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3014 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3014. Limited immunity of petitioner

 §3014. Limited immunity of petitioner 1.  Personal jurisdiction in another proceeding.  Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this chapter before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney or through services provided by the department, does not confer personal jurisdiction over the petitioner in another proceeding.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §23 (AMD).] 2.  Not amenable to service.  For the purpose of participating in a proceeding under this chapter, a petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this State.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Not applicable to unrelated acts.  The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this chapter committed by a party while present in this State for the purpose of participating in a proceeding under this chapter.   [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 2003, c. 436, §23 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3015 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3015. Nonparentage as defense

 §3015. Nonparentage as defense A party whose parentage of a child has been previously determined by or pursuant to law may not plead nonparentage as a defense to a proceeding under this chapter.   [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 § 3017 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3017. Communications between tribunals

 §3017. Communications between tribunals A tribunal of this State may communicate with a tribunal outside this State in a record, in an e-mail or by telephone or other means to obtain information concerning the laws; the legal effect of a judgment, decree or order of that tribunal; and the status of a proceeding. A tribunal of this State may furnish similar information by similar means to a tribunal outside this State.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §52 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §26 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §52 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3018 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3018. Assistance with discovery

 §3018. Assistance with discovery A tribunal of this State may:   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]1.  Request a tribunal outside this State.  Request a tribunal outside this State to assist in obtaining discovery; and   [PL 2009, c. 95, §53 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2.  Compel response.  Upon request, compel a person over whom it has jurisdiction to respond to a discovery order issued by a tribunal outside this State.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §53 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 95, §53 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 3019 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT|Subchapter 3: CIVIL PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION|19-A §3019. Receipt and disbursement of payments

 §3019. Receipt and disbursement of payments 1.  Disburse promptly.  The department shall disburse promptly any amounts received pursuant to a support order as directed by the order. The department shall furnish to a requesting party or tribunal of another state or foreign country a certified statement by the custodian of the record of the amounts and dates of all payments received.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §54 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2.  Direct payment; issue withholding order or administrative notice.  If neither the obligor, nor the obligee who is an individual, nor the child resides in this State, upon request from the department or the support enforcement agency of another state, the department or a tribunal of this State shall:   A. Direct that the support payment be made to the support enforcement agency in the state in which the obligee is receiving services; and   [PL 2003, c. 436, §27 (NEW).]B. Issue and send to the obligor's employer a conforming income-withholding order or an administrative notice of change of payee, reflecting the redirected payments.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §27 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 436, §27 (NEW).] 3.  Statement of record of payments.  If the department receives redirected payments from another state pursuant to a law similar to subsection 2, the department shall furnish to a requesting party or tribunal of the other state a certified statement by the custodian of the record of the amount and dates of all payments received.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §27 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §27 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 95, §54 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).