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19-A ME Rev Stat § 1553 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1553. Enforcement

 §1553. Enforcement If paternity has been determined or has been acknowledged according to the laws of this State, the liabilities of the father may be enforced in the same or other proceedings by the mother, the child or the public authority that has furnished or may furnish the reasonable expenses of pregnancy, confinement, education, support or funeral expenses, and by other persons, including private agencies, to the extent that they have furnished the reasonable expenses of pregnancy, confinement, education, support or funeral expenses. Bills and records of expenses paid for pregnancy, childbirth and genetic testing are admissible as evidence without requiring 3rd-party foundation testimony and are prima facie evidence of amounts incurred for those services or for testing on behalf of the child. Chapter 63 applies to an award of past support, which is calculated by applying the current child support guidelines to the period for which past support is owed.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §3 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]In execution of the powers given the court under this subchapter, the court may employ any compulsory process that it determines proper, by execution, attachment or other effectual form, on which costs are taxed as in other actions. The court may enforce a support order established under this subchapter as provided in chapter 65. A determination or modification of child support under this section must comply with chapter 63.   [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, §16 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1554 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1554. Limitation on recovery from father

 §1554. Limitation on recovery from father The father's liabilities for past education and support are limited to the 6-year period preceding the commencement of an action.   [PL 1997, c. 537, §17 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]A complainant may commence an action at any time prior to the child's 18th birthday. Notwithstanding the effective date of this paragraph, an action may be commenced for the benefit of a child whose paternity has not been established or to establish paternity of a child for whom an action had been commenced but dismissed because a statute of limitations of less than 18 years was then in effect.   [PL 1997, c. 537, §17 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 537, §17 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1555 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1555. Limitations on recovery from father's estate

 §1555. Limitations on recovery from father's estate The obligation of the estate of the father for liabilities under this subchapter are limited to amounts accrued prior to his death and sums that may be payable for dependency under other laws.   [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 § 1556 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1556. Remedies

 §1556. Remedies The District Court has jurisdiction for the enforcement of judgments for expenses of pregnancy and confinement for a wife or for education, support or funeral expenses for legitimate children and all remedies for the enforcement of these judgments apply. The court has continuing jurisdiction to modify or revoke a judgment for future education and support. All remedies under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act are available for enforcement of duties of support under this subchapter.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §4 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 704, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 731, §ZZZ32 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 731, §ZZZ42 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 471, §A23 (RPR). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §4 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1557 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1557. Time of trial

 §1557. Time of trial If the issue of paternity is raised in an action commenced during the pregnancy of the mother, the trial may not, without the consent of the alleged father, be held until after the birth or miscarriage.   [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. 704, §2 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1558 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1558. Authority for blood or tissue-typing tests (REPEALED)

 §1558. Authority for blood or tissue-typing tests (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §5 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1559 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1559. Selection of experts

 §1559. Selection of experts The tests required by the court order under chapter 61, subchapter 6 must be made by experts qualified as examiners of blood or tissue types who are appointed by the court. The experts may be called by the court as witnesses to testify to their findings and may be subject to cross-examination by the parties. A party or person at whose suggestion the tests have been ordered may demand that other experts, qualified as examiners of blood or tissue types, perform independent tests under order of court, the results of which may be offered in evidence. The court shall determine the number and qualifications of those experts.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §6 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §6 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1560 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1560. Compensation of expert witnesses (REPEALED)

 §1560. Compensation of expert witnesses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §7 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1561 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1561. Effect of test results

 §1561. Effect of test results 1.  Effect of results.  The results of the tests required pursuant to chapter 61, subchapter 6 are evidence to be used in determining paternity as follows.   A. [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §8 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] B. If the experts disagree in their findings or conclusions, the question must be submitted upon all the evidence.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]C. [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §8 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] D. [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §8 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §8 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Chain of custody; evidence.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §8 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Notarized reports; challenges.  A notarized report of the blood and tissue tests, prepared by the appointed experts, must be admitted at trial, unless a written challenge to the testing procedure or the results of the blood and tissue tests has been filed with the court and delivered to opposing counsel at least 30 days before a hearing set to determine the issue of paternity. Failure to make that timely challenge constitutes a waiver of the right to have the experts appear in person and is not grounds for a continuance of the hearing to determine paternity.   [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, §18 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §8 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1562 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1562. Rebuttal of presumption (REPEALED)

 §1562. Rebuttal of presumption (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §9 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1563 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1563. Admissible evidence

 §1563. Admissible evidence 1.  Evidence of paternity; admissible.  In an action brought under this subchapter, evidence relating to paternity may include, but is not limited to:   A. An expert's opinion concerning the time of conception;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. Evidence of sexual intercourse between the mother and alleged father at a possible time of conception;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]C. Medical, scientific or genetic evidence relating to the alleged father's paternity of the child based upon tests performed by experts; or   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]D. The statistical probability of the alleged father's paternity based upon the blood or tissue tests.   [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.  Inadmissible evidence.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §10 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §10 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1564 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1564. Presumption of legitimacy not applicable (REPEALED)

 §1564. Presumption of legitimacy not applicable (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §11 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1565 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1565. Judgment

 §1565. Judgment 1.  Support.  Judgments under this subchapter may be for periodic payments that may vary in amount. The court may order payments to be made to the person to whom the support is owed or to the person, corporation or agency designated to administer payments under the supervision of the court.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Parental rights and responsibilities.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §12 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Temporary support order.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §12 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 4.  Disclosure and recording of social security numbers.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §12 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 537, §19 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 164, §1 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §12 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1566 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1566. Security

 §1566. Security Upon motion of the plaintiff, the court at a time before or after judgment may require the alleged or adjudicated father to give bond or other security for the payment of a judgment that exists or may exist in the future.   [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 § 1567 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1567. Settlement agreements

 §1567. Settlement agreements An agreement of settlement with the alleged father is binding only when approved by the court.   [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 § 1568 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1568. Venue (REPEALED)

 §1568. Venue (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §13 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1569 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1569. Uniformity of interpretation

 §1569. Uniformity of interpretation This subchapter must be interpreted and construed so as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states that enact it.   [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 § 1570 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 1: PATERNITY|19-A §1570. Dismissals

 §1570. Dismissals 1.  Procedure.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §14 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Dismissal without prejudice.  Dismissals of paternity actions must be without prejudice in all cases except:   A. When an adjudication on the merits has occurred; or   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. When the department is a party to the action and the department consents to the dismissal with prejudice.   [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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §14 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1601. Definitions

 §1601. Definitions As used in this subchapter, 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.  Alleged father.  "Alleged father" means:   A. A man who is alleged to have engaged in sexual intercourse with a child's mother during a possible time of conception of the child; or   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]B. A man who is presumed to be a child's father under chapter 61.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §9 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).][PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §9 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Blood or tissue-typing tests.  "Blood or tissue-typing tests" means tests that demonstrate through examination of genetic markers the paternity of a child.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Paternity proceeding.  "Paternity proceeding" means the administrative proceeding provided in this subchapter for the commencement of an action to establish paternity under subchapter I.   [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, §9 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1602. Additional persons subject to jurisdiction

 §1602. Additional persons subject to jurisdiction 1.  Application.  To ensure maximum protection to citizens of this State, the department shall apply this section to assert jurisdiction over nonresident alleged fathers to the fullest extent permitted by the due process clause of the United States Constitution, Amendment XIV.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Cause of action.  A person who engages in sexual intercourse with a resident of this State in this State submits to the jurisdiction of the department for the purpose of the commencement of a paternity proceeding.   [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 § 1603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1603. Limitation on recovery from father

 §1603. Limitation on recovery from father An alleged father's liability for past expenses incurred is limited to the 6 years preceding service of the notice under section 1605.   [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 § 1604 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1604. Service

 §1604. Service Service of a notice under section 1605 must be made by personal service as provided for personal service of summons by the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(d). Personal service within the State of a notice under section 1605 may be made by an authorized representative of the commissioner. Personal service outside the State of a notice under section 1605 may be made in the manner provided for personal service of summons outside the State by the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(e).   [PL 2009, c. 290, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 290, §5 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1606 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1606. Court orders; relief

 §1606. Court orders; relief The department may request that the court:   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]1.  Establish as genetic father.  Establish the alleged father as the genetic father of the child;   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §12 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Child support.  Order the alleged father to make child support payments as required under chapter 63;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 3.  To whom payments made.  Order the alleged father to make support payments directly to the department whenever the mother is receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits from the department for the child or is a support enforcement client of the department and at all other times directly to the mother;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF); PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).] 4.  Past support.  Order the alleged father to pay past support to the mother or the department or other payor of public assistance, as applicable, for the past support, birth expenses and medical expenses incurred on behalf of the child to the time of trial and grant judgment to the mother or the department or other payor of public assistance, as applicable with execution to issue immediately. A judgment for past support is calculated by applying the current child support guidelines to the period for which past support is owed;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Medical expenses.  Order the alleged father to pay all reasonable medical, dental, hospital and optical expenses for the child, to provide medical and health insurance coverage for the child and to provide evidence of that coverage to the department under section 2605;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 6.  Attorney's fees.   [PL 2005, c. 323, §11 (RP).] 7.  Income withholding period.  Order income withholding as available under or required by law; and   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 8.  Other relief.  Grant such other relief as the court determines just and proper, including an initial allocation of parental rights and responsibilities as allowed by section 1840.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §13 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 530, §A34 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 323, §11 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §§12, 13 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 1607 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1607. Applicability; Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 5(b)

 §1607. Applicability; Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 5(b) The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 5(b) applies 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 § 1608 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 53: PATERNITY|Subchapter 2: EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF PATERNITY ACTIONS|19-A §1608. Multiple alleged fathers

 §1608. Multiple alleged fathers When it appears to the department that there may be more than one alleged father, the department may maintain proceedings against each alleged father, simultaneously or successively. Failure to serve a notice on an alleged father does not bar the department from maintaining a proceeding under this chapter against any other alleged father.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]When the department initiates proceedings against one alleged father when there may be more than one alleged father, the department may require the parties to submit to blood or tissue-typing tests prior to accepting an acknowledgment of paternity from the alleged father. If the alleged father refuses to participate in testing, the department may file the action in court.   [PL 2001, c. 554, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 554, §5 (AMD).