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19-A ME Rev Stat § 1935 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 8: GESTATIONAL CARRIER AGREEMENT|19-A §1935. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction

 §1935. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction Subject to the jurisdictional standards of section 1745, the court conducting a proceeding under this subchapter has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction of all matters arising out of the gestational carrier agreement until a child born to the gestational carrier during the period governed by the agreement attains the age of 180 days.   [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 § 1936 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 8: GESTATIONAL CARRIER AGREEMENT|19-A §1936. Termination of gestational carrier agreement

 §1936. Termination of gestational carrier agreement 1.  Termination of agreement; parties.  A party to a gestational carrier agreement may withdraw consent to any medical procedure and may terminate the gestational carrier agreement at any time prior to any embryo transfer or implantation by giving written notice of termination to all other parties.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Obligations upon termination; no liability to gestational carrier.  Upon termination of the gestational carrier agreement under subsection 1, the parties are released from all obligations recited in the agreement except that the intended parent or parents remain responsible for all expenses that are reimbursable under the agreement incurred by the gestational carrier through the date of termination. The gestational carrier is entitled to keep all payments she has received and obtain all payments to which she is entitled. Neither a prospective gestational carrier nor her spouse, if any, is liable to the intended parent or parents for terminating a gestational carrier agreement.   [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 § 1937 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 8: GESTATIONAL CARRIER AGREEMENT|19-A §1937. Effect of subsequent marriage

 §1937. Effect of subsequent marriage 1.  Agreement valid.  The subsequent marriage of the gestational carrier does not affect the validity of a gestational carrier agreement.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Subsequent consent not required.  The consent of the subsequent spouse of the gestational carrier to the agreement is not required.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  No marital presumption.  The subsequent spouse of the gestational carrier is not presumed to be a parent of the resulting child.   [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 § 1938 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 8: GESTATIONAL CARRIER AGREEMENT|19-A §1938. Effect of noncompliance; standard of review; remedies

 §1938. Effect of noncompliance; standard of review; remedies 1.  Not enforceable.  Except as otherwise provided, a gestational carrier agreement that does not meet the requirements of this subchapter is not enforceable.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2.  Standard of review.  In the event of noncompliance with the requirements of this subchapter or with a gestational carrier agreement, a court shall determine the respective rights and obligations of the parties to the gestational carrier agreement, including evidence of the intent of the parties at the time of execution.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 3.  Remedies.  Except as expressly provided in a gestational carrier agreement and in subsection 4, in the event of a breach of the gestational carrier agreement by the gestational carrier or the intended parent or parents, the gestational carrier or the intended parent or parents are entitled to all remedies available at law or in equity.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 4.  Genetic testing.  If the parentage of a child born to a gestational carrier is alleged to not be the result of assisted reproduction, and this question is relevant to the determination of parentage, the court may order genetic testing.   [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 5.  Specific performance.  Specific performance is not an available remedy for a breach by the gestational carrier of any term in a gestational carrier agreement that requires the gestational carrier to be impregnated or to terminate a pregnancy. Specific performance is an available remedy for a breach by the gestational carrier of any term that prevents the intended parent or parents from exercising the full rights of parentage immediately upon birth of the child.   [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 § 1939 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 61: MAINE PARENTAGE ACT|Subchapter 8: GESTATIONAL CARRIER AGREEMENT|19-A §1939. Liability for payment of gestational carrier health care costs

 §1939. Liability for payment of gestational carrier health care costs 1.  Liability for health care costs.  The intended parent or parents are liable for the health care costs of the gestational carrier that are not paid by her health insurance. As used in this section, "health care costs" means the expenses of all health care provided for assisted reproduction, prenatal care, labor and delivery.   [PL 2015, c. 456, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Agreement.  A gestational carrier agreement must explicitly detail how the health care costs of the gestational carrier are paid. The breach of a gestational carrier agreement by a party to the agreement does not relieve the intended parent or parents of the liability for health care costs imposed by subsection 1.   [PL 2015, c. 456, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Effect on insurance coverage.  This section is not intended to supplant any health insurance coverage that is otherwise available to the gestational carrier or an intended parent for the coverage of health care costs. This section does not change the health insurance coverage of the gestational carrier or the responsibility of the insurance company to pay benefits under a policy that covers a gestational carrier.   [PL 2015, c. 456, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 456, §2 (NEW).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §2102. Enforcement of rights

 §2102. Enforcement of rights The obligee may enforce the right of support against the obligor, and the State or any political subdivision of the State may proceed on behalf of the obligee to enforce that right of support against the obligor. When the State or a political subdivision of the State furnishes support to an obligee, it has the same right as the obligee to whom the support was furnished, for the purpose of securing an award for past support and of obtaining continuing support. An award of attorney's fees may be collected by any means available under the law, including, but not limited to, remedies available under Title 14 and Title 36, section 185-A.   [PL 2019, c. 659, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 323, §14 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 659, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §2104. State registry of support orders

 §2104. State registry of support orders 1.  Record of all support orders.  On or before October 1, 1998, the department shall maintain a record of each support order established or modified in the State. The record must include standardized data elements, including the names, social security numbers and dates of birth of the parties. The department shall update and monitor the record relating to each support order in all cases in which support rights are assigned to the department or for which the department otherwise provides support enforcement services. The department and the judicial branch shall work cooperatively to develop efficient procedures for implementing the requirements of this subsection.   [PL 1997, c. 537, §29 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).] 2.  Automated data matching.  The department shall compare by automated data processing the record of each support order maintained by the department with the records of the Federal Government, other states and other state agencies for the purposes of matching, receiving and disclosing information as required by 42 United States Code, Chapter 7, Subchapter IV, Part D (1996). All state agencies shall work cooperatively with the department to develop automated procedures for providing the department with information the department is permitted access to for purposes of carrying out its responsibilities under the Social Security Act, Chapter 7, Subchapter IV, Part D.   [PL 1997, c. 537, §29 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).] Revisor's Note: §2104. Credit for dependent benefits (As enacted by PL 1997, c. 466, §8 and affected by §28 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 19-A, SECTION 2107)SECTION HISTORY RR 1997, c. 1, §16 (RAL). PL 1997, c. 466, §8 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 537, §29 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §2105. Duty of department to recognize and enforce actions of other states

 §2105. Duty of department to recognize and enforce actions of other states The department shall recognize and enforce the authority of agencies of other states that are responsible for administering the Social Security Act, 42 United States Code, Chapter 7, Subchapter IV (1996) to take actions under Section 325(a)(2) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996, Public Law 104-193, 110 Stat. 2105. The department shall enforce the actions of other states as necessary by filing a civil action in the District Court.   [PL 1997, c. 537, §29 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]Revisor's Note: §2105. State child support enforcement services (As enacted by PL 1997, c. 466, §8 and affected by §28 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 19-A, SECTION 2108)SECTION HISTORY RR 1997, c. 1, §16 (RAL). PL 1997, c. 466, §8 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 537, §29 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2107 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §2107. Credit for dependent benefits (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 19-A, SECTION 2104)

 §2107. Credit for dependent benefits (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 19-A, SECTION 2104)If a child receives dependent benefits as a result of the obligor parent's disability, any tribunal establishing, reviewing or modifying the child support obligation or debt shall give the obligor parent credit for the dependent benefits paid to the child.   [PL 1999, c. 327, §1 (RPR).]1.  Calculation of child support obligation; order.  The tribunal shall calculate the obligor's child support obligation and issue a child support order pursuant to the child support guidelines in chapter 63. The obligation may not be reduced by the dependent benefits paid to the child.   [PL 1999, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Findings; credit for benefits paid.  The tribunal shall make the following findings:   A. That the child currently receives dependent benefits as a result of the obligor parent's disability;   [PL 1999, c. 327, §1 (NEW).]B. That the receipt of these benefits satisfied part or all of the obligation; and   [PL 1999, c. 327, §1 (NEW).]C. That the obligor must receive credit against the established obligation for the benefits received. Credit may not exceed the amount of the current obligation for the period for which the benefits are paid. Credit may not be given toward a past or future obligation for dependent benefits that exceed the current obligation.   [PL 1999, c. 327, §1 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 327, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY RR 1997, c. 1, §16 (RAL). PL 1999, c. 327, §1 (RPR).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2108 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §2108. State child support enforcement services (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 19-A, SECTION 2105)

 §2108. State child support enforcement services (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 19-A, SECTION 2105)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon written authorization by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the judicial branch and the department shall provide child support enforcement services in accordance with the United States Social Security Act, Title IV-D, without need of an application for services. When a person is seeking or has been awarded child support, the court shall provide written notice to that person that explains the services provided by the State and the right to refuse services if services are not wanted.   [RR 1997, c. 1, §16 (RAL).]SECTION HISTORY RR 1997, c. 1, §16 (RAL).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2109 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §2109. Limitations on collection of child support

 §2109. Limitations on collection of child support A person other than an employee of the department who enters into an agreement with another to collect child support is subject to the following limitations.   [PL 2003, c. 562, §1 (NEW).]1.  Fee limitation.  In a contingent-fee contract for the collection of child support, the fee may be based only upon the amount of unpaid past child support arrearage calculated as of the date when the contract is signed. A fee may not be based on current or future child support payments and may be assessed only on funds actually received by the child support obligee.   [PL 2003, c. 562, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Collection practices limitations.  Each person who enters into an agreement with another to collect child support is subject to the provisions of Title 32, chapter 109-A if either the support obligee or the support obligor is a resident of this State.   [PL 2003, c. 562, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Requirement for written contract.  Each agreement between a person who collects or offers to collect child support and a child support obligee must be in writing, dated and signed by the support obligee. The contract must contain a full and detailed description of the services to be performed for the support obligee and the terms and conditions of payment. The contract may not contain a penalty for termination at any time by the support obligee.   [PL 2003, c. 562, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Basis of compensation.  A collector of child support obligations may not impose a charge or fee for any child support payments collected primarily through the efforts of a governmental agency.   [PL 2003, c. 562, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 562, §1 (NEW).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2110 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|19-A §2110. Exempt property of child support obligor

 §2110. Exempt property of child support obligor 1.  Exempt property.  The property of a child support obligor that is exempt pursuant to section 2203, subsection 15 from an order to seize and sell is also exempt from any other enforcement and collection action regarding a support order, except to the extent that it has been fraudulently conveyed by the obligor.   [PL 2015, c. 212, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Application of law.   Title 14, chapter 507, subchapter 2, article 7 exemptions to collection do not apply to enforcement and collection of a support order.   [PL 2015, c. 212, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 212, §1 (NEW).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT BY COURT|19-A §2601. Contempt

 §2601. Contempt Upon a motion to enforce a support order or costs, the court may issue summary process and may find the defaulting person guilty of contempt as provided under Title 14, section 252.   [PL 1997, c. 466, §24 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 466, §24 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT BY COURT|19-A §2602. Support orders

 §2602. Support orders 1.  Installment payments.  In a support order or costs, the court may include an order to pay specified installment payments as provided under Title 14, sections 3126-A to 3136.   [PL 1999, c. 587, §11 (AMD).] 2.  Future obligations.  The court may order installment payments for future obligations under the decree. The court may enforce its decree ordering installment payments as provided under Title 14, sections 3126-A to 3136. In enforcement actions under those sections, the person ordered to pay is deemed a judgment debtor and the person entitled to receive the payments a judgment creditor.   [PL 1999, c. 587, §12 (AMD).] 3.  Disclosure hearing.  The court may make an order under subsection 1 without a separate disclosure hearing, if the court has already determined the person's ability to pay and the person's receipt of money from a source other than a source that is otherwise exempt from trustee process, attachment and execution.   [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. 466, §25 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 587, §§11,12 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT BY COURT|19-A §2603. Enforcement of orders

 §2603. Enforcement of orders Upon a motion to enforce a judgment of spousal support, support or costs, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, the court may make a finding of money due, render judgment for that amount, and order:   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]1.  Execution and levy.  Execution and levy as provided under Title 14, chapter 403;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Installment payments.  Specified installment payments as provided under Title 14, sections 3126-A to 3136, without a separate disclosure hearing, if the court has already determined the judgment debtor's ability to pay and the debtor's receipt of money from a source other than a source that is otherwise exempt from trustee process, attachment and execution;   [PL 1999, c. 587, §13 (AMD).] 3.  Order to employer or payor of earnings.  The employer or other payor of earnings to make direct payments, if the court has ordered installment payments under section 2602 or otherwise. This order has absolute priority over all previously filed orders against earnings and assignments of earnings not relating to enforcement of spousal support, child support or costs;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Attachment.  Attachment as provided under Title 14, chapter 507;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 5.  Execution.  Execution as provided under Title 14, chapter 509;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 6.  Other methods.  Any other method of enforcement that may be used in a civil action; or   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 7.  Security.  The judgment debtor to give security, post a bond or give some other guarantee to secure payment of the judgment.   [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. 587, §13 (AMD).
19-A ME Rev Stat § 2603-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS|Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN|Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT|Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT BY COURT|19-A §2603-A. License revocation for nonpayment of child support

 §2603-A. License revocation for nonpayment of child support Upon a motion to enforce a support order, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the court may make a finding of money due, render judgment for that amount and, to compel payment, order:   [PL 1997, c. 466, §26 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF).]1.  Suspension of driver's license.  Suspension of the obligor's driver's license or licenses and right to operate a motor vehicle;   [PL 1997, c. 466, §26 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF).] 2.  Revocation of occupational licenses.  Revocation of the obligor's occupational, business, trade or professional licenses; and   [PL 1997, c. 466, §26 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF).] 3.  Revocation of recreational licenses.  Revocation of the obligor's hunting, fishing, boating and other recreational or sporting licenses.   [PL 1997, c. 466, §26 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF).] The court may issue an order to prevent issuance or renewal of licenses under this section. An order to suspend, revoke or prevent issuance or renewal of licenses must be based on a finding by the court that the obligor has the present ability to pay all or part of the support owed. The court shall specify in its order ways to avoid the loss of licenses and requirements for obtaining licenses that are lost or may not be obtained as a result of an order issued under this section.   [PL 1997, c. 466, §26 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF).]The court shall notify the Secretary of State of a driver's license suspension ordered pursuant to this section. Upon receipt of such an order, the Secretary of State shall immediately notify the person of the court order of suspension. The Secretary of State may not terminate a suspension issued pursuant to this section until the court orders reinstatement and the person pays a reinstatement fee to the Secretary of State. The court shall immediately notify the Secretary of State when a person complies with a child support order. The court orders of suspension and reinstatement must be on a form acceptable to the Secretary of State.   [PL 1997, c. 466, §26 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 466, §26 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF).