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19-A ME Rev Stat § 1770 (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 §1770. Hearing and order

 §1770. Hearing and order 1.  Immediate physical custody of child.  Unless the court issues a temporary emergency order pursuant to section 1748, upon a finding that a petitioner is entitled to immediate physical custody of the child, the court shall order that the petitioner may take immediate physical custody of the child unless the respondent establishes that:   A. The child custody determination has not been registered and confirmed under section 1765 and that:   (1) The issuing court did not have jurisdiction under subchapter II;   (2) The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under subchapter II; or   (3) The respondent was entitled to notice, but notice was not given in accordance with the standards of section 1738, in the proceedings before the court that issued the order for which enforcement is sought; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]B. The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought was registered and confirmed under section 1765 but has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under subchapter II.   [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.  Award of fees, costs and expenses.  The court shall award the fees, costs and expenses authorized under section 1772 and may grant additional relief, including a request for the assistance of law enforcement officials, and set a further hearing to determine whether additional relief is appropriate.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Refusal to answer.  If a party called to testify refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, the court may draw an adverse inference from the refusal.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 4.  Privilege and immunity may not be invoked.  A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses and a defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child may not be invoked in a proceeding under this subchapter.   [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 § 1771 (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 §1771. Warrant to take physical custody of child

 §1771. Warrant to take physical custody of child 1.  Application for warrant.  Upon the filing of a petition seeking enforcement of a child custody determination, the petitioner may file a verified application for the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of the child if the child is immediately likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this State.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Issuance of warrant; hearing.  If the court, upon the testimony of the petitioner or other witness, finds that the child is imminently likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this State, it may issue a warrant to take physical custody of the child. The petition must be heard on the next judicial day after the warrant is executed unless that date is impossible. In that event, the court shall hold the hearing on the first judicial day possible. The application for the warrant must include the statements required by section 1768, subsection 2.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 3.  Contents of warrant.  A warrant to take physical custody of a child must:   A. Recite the facts upon which a conclusion of imminent serious physical harm or removal from the jurisdiction is based;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]B. Direct law enforcement officers to take physical custody of the child immediately; and   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]C. Provide for the placement of the child pending final relief.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).][PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 4.  Service of petition, warrant, order.  The respondent must be served with the petition, warrant and order immediately after the child is taken into physical custody.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 5.  Enforcement of warrant.  A warrant to take physical custody of a child is enforceable throughout this State. If the court finds on the basis of the testimony of the petitioner or other witness that a less intrusive remedy is not effective, it may authorize law enforcement officers to enter private property to take physical custody of the child. If required by exigent circumstances of the case, the court may authorize law enforcement officers to make a forcible entry at any hour.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 6.  Conditions to ensure appearance.  The court may impose conditions upon placement of a child to ensure the appearance of the child and the child's custodian.   [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 § 1772 (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 §1772. Costs, fees and expenses

 §1772. Costs, fees and expenses 1.  Award to prevailing party; exception.  The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, 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 court finds that special circumstances make the award of these expenses unjust.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).] 2.  Award against a state.  The court may not assess fees, costs or expenses against a 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 § 1773 (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 §1773. Recognition and enforcement

 §1773. Recognition and enforcement A court of this State shall accord full faith and credit to an order issued by another state and consistent with this chapter that enforces a child custody determination by a court of another state unless the order has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court having jurisdiction to do so under subchapter II.   [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 § 1774 (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 §1774. Appeals

 §1774. Appeals An appeal may be taken from a final order in a proceeding under this subchapter in accordance with expedited appellate procedures in other civil cases. Unless the court enters a temporary emergency order under section 1764, the enforcing court may not stay an order enforcing a child custody determination pending appeal.   [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 § 1775 (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 §1775. Role of prosecutor

 §1775. Role of prosecutor 1.  Action by prosecutor.  In a case arising under this chapter or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the prosecutor may take any lawful action, including resorting to a proceeding under this subchapter or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a child or enforce a child custody determination if there is:   A. An existing child custody determination;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]B. A request to do so from a court in a pending child custody proceeding;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]C. A reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]D. A reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.   [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.  Prosecutor acts on behalf of court.  A prosecutor acting under this section acts on behalf of the court and may not represent any party.   [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 § 1776 (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 §1776. Role of law enforcement

 §1776. Role of law enforcement At the request of a prosecutor acting under section 1775, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor with responsibilities under section 1775.   [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 § 1777 (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 §1777. Costs and expenses

 §1777. Costs and expenses If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the prosecutor and law enforcement officers under section 1775 or 1776.   [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 § 1781 (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 4: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|19-A §1781. Application and construction

 §1781. Application and construction In applying and construing this uniform Act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.   [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 § 1782 (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 4: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|19-A §1782. Effective date

 §1782. Effective date This chapter takes effect January 1, 2000.   [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 § 1783 (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 4: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|19-A §1783. Transitional provision

 §1783. Transitional provision A motion or other request for relief made in a child custody proceeding or to enforce a child custody determination that was commenced before January 1, 2000 is governed by the law in effect at the time the motion or other request was made.   [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 § 1831 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 1: SHORT TITLE, SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1831. Short title

 §1831. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Parentage Act."   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1833 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 1: SHORT TITLE, SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1833. Scope and application

 §1833. Scope and application 1.  Scope.  This chapter applies to determination of parentage in this State.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Choice of law.  The court shall apply the law of this State to adjudicate parentage. The applicable law does not depend on:   A. The place of birth of the child; or   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. The past or present residence of the child.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Effect on parental rights.  This chapter does not create, enlarge or diminish parental rights or duties under other laws of this State or the equitable powers of the courts, except as provided in this chapter.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1834 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 1: SHORT TITLE, SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1834. Parentage proceeding

 §1834. Parentage proceeding 1.  Proceeding authorized.  A proceeding to adjudicate the parentage of a child may be maintained in accordance with this chapter and applicable rules of procedure.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Original actions.  Original actions to adjudicate parentage may be commenced only in District Court.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Other proceedings.  The District Court and the Probate Court are authorized to adjudicate parentage under this chapter when parentage is an issue in any other pending proceeding.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 4.  No right to jury.  There is no right to demand a jury trial in an action to determine parentage.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 5.  Disclosure of social security numbers.  A person who is a party to a parentage action shall disclose that person's social security number to the court. The social security number of a person subject to a parentage adjudication must be placed in the court records relating to the adjudication. The record of a person's social security number is confidential and is not open to the public. The court shall disclose a person's social security number to the department for child support enforcement purposes.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1835 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 1: SHORT TITLE, SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1835. Standing to maintain proceeding

 §1835. Standing to maintain proceeding Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by:   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]1.  Child.  The child;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Woman giving birth.  The woman who gave birth to the child;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Person whose parentage to be adjudicated.  A person whose parentage is to be adjudicated;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 4.  Department of Health and Human Services.  The department; or   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 5.  Representative of individual.  A representative authorized by law to act for an individual who would otherwise be entitled to maintain a proceeding but who is deceased, incapacitated or a minor.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1836 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 1: SHORT TITLE, SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1836. Parties to proceeding

 §1836. Parties to proceeding In addition to a child whose parentage is to be adjudicated, all parents of the child must be joined as parties in a proceeding to adjudicate parentage.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1837 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 1: SHORT TITLE, SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1837. Personal jurisdiction

 §1837. Personal jurisdiction 1.  Personal jurisdiction.  An individual may not be adjudicated to be a parent unless the court has personal jurisdiction over the individual.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Personal jurisdiction over nonresident.  A court of this State having jurisdiction to adjudicate parentage may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual, or the guardian or conservator of the individual, if the conditions prescribed in section 2961 are fulfilled.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Adjudication.  Lack of jurisdiction over one individual does not preclude the court from making an adjudication of parentage binding on another individual over whom the court has personal jurisdiction.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1838 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 1: SHORT TITLE, SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1838. Venue

 §1838. Venue Venue for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage is in the county or division in which:   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]1.  Child.  The child resides or is present or, for purposes of subchapter 7 or 8, is or will be born;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Parent.  The parent or intended parent resides;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Respondent.  The respondent resides or is present if the child does not reside in this State;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 4.  Estate proceeding.  A proceeding for probate or administration of the parent or alleged parent's estate has been commenced; or   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 5.  Child protection proceeding.  A child protection proceeding with respect to the child has been commenced.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1839 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 1: SHORT TITLE, SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1839. Joinder of proceedings

 §1839. Joinder of proceedings 1.  Joinder permitted.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be joined with a proceeding for parental rights and responsibilities, child support, child protection, termination of parental rights, child custody or visitation, divorce, annulment, legal separation, guardianship, probate or administration of an estate or other appropriate proceeding or a challenge or rescission of acknowledgment of paternity.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Joinder not permitted.  A respondent may not join a proceeding described in subsection 1 with a proceeding to adjudicate parentage brought as part of an interstate child support enforcement action under chapter 67.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1840 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 1: SHORT TITLE, SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §1840. Orders

 §1840. Orders 1.  Interim order for support.  In a proceeding under this subchapter, the court may issue an interim order for support of a child in accordance with the child support guidelines under chapter 63 with respect to a person who is:   A. A presumed, acknowledged or adjudicated parent of the child;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]B. Petitioning to have parentage adjudicated;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]C. Identified as the genetic parent through genetic testing under subchapter 6;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]D. An alleged parent who has declined to submit to genetic testing; or   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]E. The woman who gave birth to the child.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Interim order for parental rights and responsibilities.  In a proceeding under this subchapter, the court may order an initial allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. The order of the court must provide notice that if either party objects to the allocation, that party may file a complaint pursuant to section 1654 and that an order from that action supersedes this initial allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. In resolving parental rights and responsibilities issues, the court may not delay entering a determination of parentage and an initial order concerning child support.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Final orders.  Final orders concerning child support or parental rights and responsibilities are governed by chapters 51 and 55, respectively.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).