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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2657. Good cause; alternative arrangements

§2657. Good cause; alternative arrangements
The court may elect not to render a child support order subject to immediate income withholding under this subchapter if:   [PL 2011, c. 528, §5 (AMD).]
1.  Written agreement.
A written agreement between the parties providing an alternative arrangement is filed with and approved by the court; or
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Demonstration of good cause.
A party demonstrates and the court finds that there is good cause not to require immediate income withholding. For purposes of this subsection, a finding of good cause by the court must be based on a determination that immediate income withholding would not be in the best interest of the child and a showing by the responsible parent that any previously ordered support was paid timely. The court shall explain the basis for a finding of good cause in the support order.
[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 2011, c. 528, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2658. Service of process

§2658. Service of process
Service under this subchapter must be made in the manner provided for service of summons by the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4. For purposes of this section, this service must be deemed to be an action pursuant to Chapter XIII of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. When the department is providing child support services, personal service within the State of an income withholding order may be made by an authorized representative of the commissioner.   [PL 2009, c. 290, §33 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 290, §33 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2659. Duration of withholding

§2659. Duration of withholding
1.  Ended or released.
Immediate income withholding under a support order is binding upon an obligor's payor of income until:
A. The court orders withholding ended;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
B. If the withholding was implemented by the obligee as a private withholding action, the obligee releases the payor from the terms of the order in writing; or   [PL 2011, c. 528, §6 (AMD).]
C. The department releases the payor from the terms of the support order in writing. The department shall issue a release to end immediate income withholding if the department is unable to forward funds to the obligee for 3 months, in which case the department shall return the funds to the obligor.   [PL 2011, c. 528, §6 (AMD).]
[PL 2011, c. 528, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Support paid; refund.
The department, or obligee if the obligee implemented the withholding as a private action, shall issue promptly a release of the withholding provisions of the support order in all cases in which there is no longer a current support obligation and all past-due support has been paid. The department or obligee, as applicable, shall refund the obligor amounts withheld improperly because a release is not issued timely. An obligee is liable to the department for amounts received from the department that the obligee is not entitled to receive.
Income withholding ordered under this subchapter may not be released or ended if the obligor has a current parental support obligation or owes a debt for past-due support, unless the court finds good cause or approves an alternative arrangement for payment of support in accordance with section 2657.
[PL 2011, c. 528, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 528, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2660. Priority of order

§2660. Priority of order
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediate income withholding ordered under this subchapter has priority over any previously filed attachment, execution, garnishment or assignment of income that is not made for the purpose of enforcing or paying child or spousal support.   [PL 2011, c. 528, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 528, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2661. Notice of termination

§2661. Notice of termination
When a payor of income is unable to continue withholding from an obligor's income because the relationship between the payor and obligor ends, the payor shall send the department a written notice of termination within 15 days. The notice must include:   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
1.  Obligor's identification.
The obligor's name, last known address and social security number;
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Department case number.
The obligor's department support enforcement case number;
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Termination date.
The date of termination of the relationship; and
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
4.  New payor.
If known, the name and address of a new payor of income to the obligor.
[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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2662. Payor liability

§2662. Payor liability
Upon service of the notice required under section 2655, a payor is liable for any income that the payor knowingly fails to withhold and send to the department within 7 business days of the day on which the obligor is usually paid. The department, or obligee if the obligee implemented the withholding as a private action, may maintain a civil action against the payor for the income the payor does not withhold and send to the department as required by the support order and for the imposition of any of the civil penalties provided for in this section, plus attorney's fees and court costs.   [PL 2011, c. 528, §8 (AMD).]
1.  Failure to withhold.
A payor who knowingly fails to withhold income when income is usually paid to the obligor commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 for each failure to withhold may be adjudged.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Failure to send income withheld.
A payor who knowingly fails to send income withheld to the department within 7 business days of its withholding commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 for each failure to timely send income withheld from an obligor may be adjudged.
[PL 1997, c. 669, §12 (AMD).]
3.  Failure to notify.
A payor who knowingly fails to send the notification required by section 2661 commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 may be adjudged.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Discrimination against obligors.
A payor who discharges from employment or refuses to employ an obligor or who takes disciplinary action against an obligor employed by the payor or who otherwise discriminates against the obligor because of the existence of a support order or an income withholding order or the obligations imposed upon the payor by an order is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000, payable to the State, to be recovered in a civil action. The payor is also subject to an action by the obligor for compensatory and punitive damages for those actions, plus attorney's fees and court costs.
[PL 2011, c. 528, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 669, §§11,12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 528, §§8, 9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2663. Payor fee

§2663. Payor fee
The commissioner may establish by rule a fee for the administrative cost of each withholding that a payor may deduct in addition to the amount withheld for support.   [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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2664. Copies

§2664. Copies
The clerk of the court shall send to the department a copy of each order in which a child support obligation is established or modified.   [PL 2011, c. 528, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 528, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2665. Application for services

§2665. Application for services
The department shall furnish and the clerk of the court shall make available to all individuals awarded child support application forms and blank contracts for the department's support enforcement services. The department shall also furnish the clerk with forms that enable an individual to refuse services. The clerk shall send to the department all application forms, contracts and refusal forms submitted together with the attested copies of the orders that the clerk is required to send the department under section 2664. Each individual who is awarded child support by the court must complete either the application form and contract or the form for refusal of services. The court shall inform a person who is awarded child support that that person must complete either the application and contract for services or the form to refuse services and submit them to the clerk.   [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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2666. Spousal support

§2666. Spousal support
Awards for spousal support are subject to immediate income withholding under this subchapter if the award is for a period during which child support is awarded.   [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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2667. Payor immunity

§2667. Payor immunity
A payor of income who honors a child support order subject to income withholding, an income withholding order under this subchapter or a notice under section 2655 may not be held liable by the obligor for income withheld in compliance with the order.   [PL 2011, c. 528, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 528, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2668. Other remedies

§2668. Other remedies
Income withholding ordered under this subchapter is an additional remedy to enforce a support order and does not limit the use of other legal remedies that may be available for collection of child and spousal support.   [PL 2011, c. 528, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 528, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2669. Rulemaking

§2669. Rulemaking
The department shall adopt rules to implement its responsibilities under this subchapter.   [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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2670. Income withholding orders issued by other states

§2670. Income withholding orders issued by other states
1.  Use of this State's income withholding law.
When a payor receives an income withholding order issued by another state for an obligor whose principal place of employment is in this State, the payor shall apply the provisions of this subchapter when determining:
A. The payor's fee for processing an income withholding order;   [PL 1997, c. 537, §51 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]
B. The maximum amount permitted to be withheld from the obligor's income;   [PL 1997, c. 537, §51 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]
C. The time in which the payor must implement the income withholding order and forward the child support payment;   [PL 1997, c. 537, §51 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]
D. The priorities for withholding and allocating income withheld for multiple child support obligees; and   [PL 1997, c. 537, §51 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]
E. Any withholding terms or conditions not specified in the order.   [PL 1997, c. 537, §51 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]
[PL 2009, c. 290, §34 (AMD).]
2.  Compliance.
A payor who complies with an income withholding order or notice that is regular on its face is not subject to civil liability to any individual or agency for conduct in compliance with the order or notice.
[PL 1997, c. 537, §51 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 537, §51 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 290, §34 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2671. Standard format of orders and notices (REPEALED)

§2671. Standard format of orders and notices
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 537, §52 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 528, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2672. Automated issuance of income withholding orders

§2672. Automated issuance of income withholding orders
The department may issue an income withholding order electronically if the payor of income has the ability to receive the order in that manner.   [PL 1997, c. 537, §52 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 537, §52 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2673. Definition of income

§2673. Definition of income
For purposes of this subchapter, "income" means any periodic form of payment due to a person, regardless of source, including wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, workers' compensation, disability benefits, payments pursuant to a pension or retirement program and interest.   [PL 1997, c. 537, §52 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 537, §52 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2674. Maximum amount permitted to be withheld

§2674. Maximum amount permitted to be withheld
The maximum amount permitted to be withheld from the obligor's income must be determined in accordance with section 2356.   [PL 2009, c. 290, §35 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 290, §35 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT › Subchapter 4: INCOME WITHHOLDING › 19-A §2675. Allocating income withheld for multiple child support obligees

§2675. Allocating income withheld for multiple child support obligees
A payor of earnings that receives 2 or more withholding orders for the purpose of enforcing or paying a child support obligation with respect to the earnings of the same obligor shall withhold the full amount of all current support obligations before withholding the obligor's support arrears. If the payor is prohibited by section 2356 from withholding the full amount of current support obligations, the payor satisfies the terms of the orders if the payor withholds a pro rata amount of current support pursuant to each order. If the payor is prohibited by this section or section 2356 from withholding the full amount of support arrears, the payor satisfies the terms of the orders if the payor withholds a pro rata amount of support arrears pursuant to each order.   [PL 2009, c. 290, §36 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 290, §36 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §2801. Short title

§2801. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act."   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §2802-A. State tribunal and support enforcement agency

§2802-A. State tribunal and support enforcement agency
1.  State tribunals.
The District Court and the Department of Health and Human Services are tribunals of this State.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §22 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
2.  State support enforcement agency.
The Department of Health and Human Services is the support enforcement agency of this State.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §22 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 95, §22 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §2803. Remedies cumulative

§2803. Remedies cumulative
1.  Remedies cumulative.
Remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and do not affect the availability of remedies under other law or the recognition of a support order on the basis of comity.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §23 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
2.  Not exclusive method; jurisdiction.
This chapter does not:
A. Provide the exclusive method of establishing or enforcing a support order under the laws of this State; or   [PL 2003, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
B. Grant a tribunal of this State jurisdiction to render judgment or issue an order relating to parental rights and responsibilities other than child support in a proceeding under this chapter.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §8 (RPR). PL 2009, c. 95, §23 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §2804. Application of chapter to resident of foreign country and foreign support proceeding

§2804. Application of chapter to resident of foreign country and foreign support proceeding
1.  Support proceeding.
A tribunal of this State shall apply this subchapter, subchapters 2 to 6 and, as applicable, subchapter 7‑A to a support proceeding involving:
A. A foreign support order;   [PL 2009, c. 95, §24 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
B. A foreign tribunal; or   [PL 2009, c. 95, §24 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
C. An obligee, obligor or child residing in a foreign country.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §24 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
[PL 2009, c. 95, §24 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
2.  Comity.
A tribunal of this State that is requested to recognize and enforce a support order on the basis of comity may apply the procedural and substantive provisions of this subchapter and subchapters 2 to 6.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §24 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
3.  Proceeding subject to the Convention.
Subchapter 7‑A applies only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of subchapter 7‑A is inconsistent with a provision of this subchapter or subchapters 2 to 6, subchapter 7‑A controls.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §24 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 95, §24 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › Article 1: EXTENDED PERSONAL JURISDICTION › 19-A §2851. Bases for jurisdiction over nonresident (REPEALED)

§2851. Bases for jurisdiction over nonresident
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › Article 1: EXTENDED PERSONAL JURISDICTION › 19-A §2852. Procedure when exercising jurisdiction over nonresident (REPEALED)

§2852. Procedure when exercising jurisdiction over nonresident
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › Article 2: PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING 2 OR MORE STATES › 19-A §2901. Initiating and responding tribunal of this State (REPEALED)

§2901. Initiating and responding tribunal of this State
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › Article 2: PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING 2 OR MORE STATES › 19-A §2902. Simultaneous proceedings in another state (REPEALED)

§2902. Simultaneous proceedings in another state
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › Article 2: PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING 2 OR MORE STATES › 19-A §2903. Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction (REPEALED)

§2903. Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › Article 2: PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING 2 OR MORE STATES › 19-A §2904. Enforcement and modification of support order by tribunal having continuing jurisdiction (REPEALED)

§2904. Enforcement and modification of support order by tribunal having continuing jurisdiction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › Article 3: RECONCILIATIONS OF MULTIPLE ORDERS › 19-A §2951. Recognition of controlling child support orders (REPEALED)

§2951. Recognition of controlling child support orders
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 669, §15 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 436, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › Article 3: RECONCILIATIONS OF MULTIPLE ORDERS › 19-A §2952. Multiple child support orders for 2 or more obligees (REPEALED)

§2952. Multiple child support orders for 2 or more obligees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › Article 3: RECONCILIATIONS OF MULTIPLE ORDERS › 19-A §2953. Credit for payments (REPEALED)

§2953. Credit for payments
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §9 (RP).
2023 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 §2961. Bases for jurisdiction over nonresident

§2961. Bases for jurisdiction over nonresident
1.  Exercise of jurisdiction.
In a proceeding to establish or enforce a support order or to determine parentage of a child, a tribunal of this State may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual or the individual's guardian or conservator if:
A. The individual is personally served with notice within this State;   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
B. The individual submits to the jurisdiction of this State by consent in a record, by entering a general appearance or by filing a responsive document having the effect of waiving any contest to personal jurisdiction;   [PL 2015, c. 186, §6 (AMD).]
C. The individual resided with the child in this State;   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
D. The individual resided in this State and provided prenatal expenses or support for the child;   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
E. The child resides in this State as a result of the acts or directives of the individual;   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
F. The individual engaged in sexual intercourse in this State and the child may have been conceived by that act of intercourse; or   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
G. There is any other basis consistent with the Constitution of Maine and the United States Constitution for the exercise of personal jurisdiction.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 186, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Use of bases to establish personal jurisdiction.
The bases of personal jurisdiction set forth in subsection 1 or in any other law of this State may not be used to acquire personal jurisdiction for a tribunal of this State to modify a child support order of another state unless the requirements of section 3253 are met or, in the case of a foreign support order, unless the requirements of section 3261 are met.
[PL 2009, c. 95, §25 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §25 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 186, §6 (AMD).
2023 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 §2962. Duration of personal jurisdiction

§2962. Duration of personal jurisdiction
Personal jurisdiction acquired by a tribunal of this State in a proceeding under this chapter or other law of this State relating to a support order continues as long as a tribunal of this State has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify its order or continuing jurisdiction to enforce its order as provided by sections 2965, 2966 and 2971.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).
2023 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 §2963. Initiating and responding tribunal of this State

§2963. Initiating and responding tribunal of this State
Under this chapter, a tribunal of this State may serve as an initiating tribunal to forward proceedings to a tribunal of another state and as a responding tribunal for proceedings initiated in another state or foreign country.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §26 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §26 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
2023 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 §2964. Simultaneous proceedings

§2964. Simultaneous proceedings
1.  Exercise of jurisdiction when filed in another state.
A tribunal of this State may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order when the petition or comparable pleading is filed after a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state or a foreign country only if:
A. The petition or comparable pleading in this State is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in the other state or the foreign country for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by the other state or the foreign country;   [PL 2009, c. 95, §27 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
B. The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in the other state or the foreign country; and   [PL 2009, c. 95, §27 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
C. This State is the home state of the child, if that is a relevant factor.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §27 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
[PL 2009, c. 95, §27 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
2.  Jurisdiction may not be exercised when filed in another state.
A tribunal of this State may not exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order when the petition or comparable pleading is filed before a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state or a foreign country if:
A. The petition or comparable pleading in the other state or the foreign country is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in this State for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by this State;   [PL 2009, c. 95, §27 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
B. The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this State; and   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
C. The other state or the foreign country is the home state of the child, if that is a relevant factor.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §27 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
[PL 2009, c. 95, §27 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §27 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
2023 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 §2965. Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify child support order

§2965. Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify child support order
1.  Tribunal has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.
A tribunal of this State that has issued a support order consistent with the laws of this State has and shall exercise continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify its child support order if the order is the controlling order and:
A. At the time of the filing of a request for modification this State is the residence of the obligor, the individual obligee or the child for whose benefit the support order is issued; or   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
B. Even if this State is not the residence of the obligor, the individual obligee or the child for whose benefit the support order is issued, the parties consent in a record or in open court that the tribunal of this State may continue to exercise jurisdiction to modify its order.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Tribunal may not exercise continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.
A tribunal of this State that has issued a child support order consistent with the laws of this State may not exercise its continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify the order if:
A. All of the parties who are individuals file consent in a record with the tribunal of this State that a tribunal of another state that has jurisdiction over at least one of the parties who is an individual or that is located in the state of residence of the child may modify the order and assume continuing, exclusive jurisdiction; or   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
B. The tribunal's order is not the controlling order.   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Recognition of jurisdiction of another state's tribunal.
If a tribunal of another state that has issued a child support order pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act or a law substantially similar to this chapter that modifies a child support order of a tribunal of this State, tribunals of this State shall recognize the continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of the tribunal of the other state.
[PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
4.  Initiating tribunal to request modification.
A tribunal of this State that lacks continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify a child support order may serve as an initiating tribunal to request a tribunal of another state to modify a support order issued in that state.
[PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
5.  Temporary support order.
A temporary support order issued ex parte or pending resolution of a jurisdictional conflict does not create continuing, exclusive jurisdiction in the issuing tribunal.
[PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).
2023 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 §2966. Continuing jurisdiction to enforce child support order

§2966. Continuing jurisdiction to enforce child support order
1.  Initiating tribunal to enforce.
A tribunal of this State that has issued a child support order consistent with the laws of this State may serve as an initiating tribunal to request a tribunal of another state to enforce:
A. The order if the order is the controlling order and has not been modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act; or   [PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
B. A money judgment for arrears of support and interest on the order accrued before a determination that an order of a tribunal of another state is the controlling order.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §28 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §28 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
2.  Responding tribunal to enforce.
A tribunal of this State having continuing jurisdiction over a support order may act as a responding tribunal to enforce the order.
[PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §28 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
2023 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 §2968. Child support orders for 2 or more obligees

§2968. Child support orders for 2 or more obligees
In responding to registrations or petitions for enforcement of 2 or more child support orders in effect at the same time with regard to the same obligor and different individual obligees, at least one of which was issued by a tribunal of another state or a foreign country, a tribunal of this State shall enforce those orders in the same manner as if the orders had been issued by a tribunal of this State.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §31 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §31 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
2023 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 §2969. Credit for payments

§2969. Credit for payments
A tribunal of this State shall credit amounts collected for a particular period pursuant to any child support order against the amounts owed for the same period under any other child support order for support of the same child issued by a tribunal of this State or another state or a foreign country.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §32 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §32 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
2023 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 §2970. Application of chapter to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction

§2970. Application of chapter to nonresident subject to personal jurisdiction
A tribunal of this State exercising personal jurisdiction over a nonresident in a proceeding under this chapter or under other laws of this State relating to a support order or recognizing a foreign support order may receive evidence from outside this State pursuant to section 3016, communicate with a tribunal outside this State pursuant to section 3017 and obtain discovery through a tribunal outside this State pursuant to section 3018. In all other respects, subchapters 3 to 7-A do not apply and the tribunal shall apply the procedural and substantive law of this State.   [PL 2009, c. 95, §33 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 436, §10 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 95, §33 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).