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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 55: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES › 19-A §1657. Modification or termination of orders for parental rights and responsibilities

§1657. Modification or termination of orders for parental rights and responsibilities
1.  Modification or termination.
An order for parental rights and responsibilities may be modified or terminated as circumstances require:
A. Upon the petition of one or both of the parents; or   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
B. Upon the motion of an agency or person who has been granted parental rights and responsibilities or contact with a child under this chapter.   [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.  Change in circumstances.
In reviewing a motion for modification or termination filed under chapter 59 or section 1653 or 1655, the following constitute a substantial change in circumstances:
A. The relocation, or intended relocation, of a child resident in this state to another state by a parent, when the other parent is a resident of this State and there exists an award of shared or allocated parental rights and responsibilities concerning the child;   [PL 1997, c. 403, §2 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 403, §4 (AFF).]
A-1. The relocation, or intended relocation, of a child that will disrupt the parent-child contact between the child and the parent who is not relocating, if there exists an award of shared or allocated parental rights and responsibilities concerning the child. Relocating the child more than 60 miles from the residence of the parent who is relocating or more than 60 miles from the residence of the parent who is not relocating is presumed to disrupt the parent-child contact between the child and the parent who is not relocating;   [PL 1997, c. 403, §3 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 403, §4 (AFF).]
A-2. The receipt of notice of the intended relocation of the child as required under section 1653, subsection 14; or   [PL 1997, c. 403, §3 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 403, §4 (AFF).]
B. A finding by the court that domestic or family violence has occurred since the last determination of primary residence.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 1997, c. 403, §§2, 3 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 403, §4 (AFF).]
3.  Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
The jurisdiction granted by this section to make or alter an order concerning parental rights and responsibilities with respect to a minor child is limited by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, if another state may have jurisdiction as provided in that Act.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §1 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 403, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 403, §4 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 55: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES › 19-A §1659. Parenting coordination and assistance (REPEALED)

§1659. Parenting coordination and assistance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 345, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 19-A §1659, sub-§9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1701. Short title (REPEALED)

§1701. Short title
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1702. Purposes of chapter; construction of provisions (REPEALED)

§1702. Purposes of chapter; construction of provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1703. Definitions (REPEALED)

§1703. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1704. Jurisdiction (REPEALED)

§1704. Jurisdiction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1705. Notice and opportunity to be heard (REPEALED)

§1705. Notice and opportunity to be heard
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1706. Notice to persons outside the State; submission to jurisdiction (REPEALED)

§1706. Notice to persons outside the State; submission to jurisdiction
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1707. Simultaneous proceedings in other states (REPEALED)

§1707. Simultaneous proceedings in other states
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1708. Inconvenient forum (REPEALED)

§1708. Inconvenient forum
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1709. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct (REPEALED)

§1709. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1710. Information under oath to be submitted to the court (REPEALED)

§1710. Information under oath to be submitted to the court
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1711. Additional parties (REPEALED)

§1711. Additional parties
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1712. Appearance of parties and the child (REPEALED)

§1712. Appearance of parties and the child
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1713. Binding force and res judicata effect of custody decree (REPEALED)

§1713. Binding force and res judicata effect of custody decree
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1714. Recognition of out-of-state custody decrees (REPEALED)

§1714. Recognition of out-of-state custody decrees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1715. Modification of custody decree of another state (REPEALED)

§1715. Modification of custody decree of another state
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1716. Filing and enforcement of custody decree of another state (REPEALED)

§1716. Filing and enforcement of custody decree of another state
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1717. Registry of out-of-state custody decrees and proceedings (REPEALED)

§1717. Registry of out-of-state custody decrees and proceedings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1718. Certified copies of custody decree (REPEALED)

§1718. Certified copies of custody decree
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1719. Taking testimony in another state (REPEALED)

§1719. Taking testimony in another state
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1720. Hearings and studies in another state; orders to appear (REPEALED)

§1720. Hearings and studies in another state; orders to appear
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1721. Assistance to courts of other states (REPEALED)

§1721. Assistance to courts of other states
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1722. Preservation of documents for use in other states (REPEALED)

§1722. Preservation of documents for use in other states
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1723. Request for court records of another state (REPEALED)

§1723. Request for court records of another state
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1724. International application (REPEALED)

§1724. International application
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 57: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT (REPEALED) › 19-A §1725. Priority (REPEALED)

§1725. Priority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 486, §2 (RP). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1731. Short title

§1731. Short title
This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1733. Proceedings governed by other law

§1733. Proceedings governed by other law
This chapter does not govern an adoption proceeding or a proceeding pertaining to the authorization of emergency medical care for a child.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1734. Application to Indian tribes

§1734. Application to Indian tribes
1.  Proceedings governed by federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 or Maine Indian Child Welfare Act.
A child custody proceeding that pertains to an Indian child as defined in the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, 25 United States Code, Section 1901 et seq. or the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act is not subject to this chapter to the extent that it is governed by either Act.
[PL 2023, c. 359, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Tribe treated as state.
A court of this State shall treat a tribe as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this subchapter and subchapter II.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Tribal custody determinations.
A child custody determination made by a tribe under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under subchapter III.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 359, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1735. International application of chapter

§1735. International application of chapter
1.  Foreign country treated as a state.
A court of this State shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this subchapter and subchapter II.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Recognition and enforcement of foreign determination.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a child custody determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under subchapter III.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Application not required.
A court of this State need not apply this chapter if the child custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1736. Effect of child custody determination

§1736. Effect of child custody determination
A child custody determination made by a court of this State that had jurisdiction under this chapter binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this State or notified in accordance with section 1738 or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. As to those persons, the determination is conclusive as to all decided issues of law and fact except to the extent the determination is modified.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1737. Priority

§1737. Priority
If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this Act is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1738. Notice to persons outside State

§1738. Notice to persons outside State
1.  Notice given by service of process.
Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction when a person is outside this State may be given in a manner prescribed by the law of this State for service of process or by the law of the state in which the service is made. Notice must be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice but may be by publication if other means are not effective.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Proof of service.
Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the law of this State or by the law of the state in which the service is made.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Notice not required.
Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1739. Appearance and limited immunity

§1739. Appearance and limited immunity
1.  Not subject to personal jurisdiction for other purpose.
A party to a child custody proceeding, including a modification proceeding, or a petitioner or respondent in a proceeding to enforce or register a child custody determination is not subject to personal jurisdiction in this State for another proceeding or purpose solely by reason of having participated or of having been physically present for the purpose of participating in the proceeding.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Not immune from service of process if subject to personal jurisdiction.
A person who is subject to personal jurisdiction in this State on a basis other than physical presence is not immune from service of process in this State. A party present in this State who is subject to the jurisdiction of another state is not immune from service of process allowable under the laws of that state.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Immunity does not extend to unrelated acts.
The immunity granted by subsection 1 does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to the participation in a proceeding under this chapter committed by an individual while present in this State.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1740. Communication between courts

§1740. Communication between courts
1.  Communication permitted.
A court of this State may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Participation of parties.
The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. If the parties are not able to participate in the communication, they must be given the opportunity to present facts and legal arguments before a decision on jurisdiction is made.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Communication without informing parties; no record required.
Communication between courts on schedules, calendars, court records and similar matters may occur without informing the parties. A record need not be made of the communication.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
4.  Communication and informing parties; record required.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a record must be made of a communication under this section. The parties must be informed promptly of the communication and granted access to the record.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
5.  Record.
For the purposes of this section, "record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1741. Taking testimony in another state

§1741. Taking testimony in another state
1.  Testimony of witnesses in another state.
In addition to other procedures available to a party, a party to a child custody proceeding may offer testimony of witnesses who are located in another state, including testimony of the parties and the child, by deposition or other means allowable in this State for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a person be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is taken.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Forms of testimony.
A court of this State may permit an individual residing in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual means or other electronic means before a designated court or at another location in that state. A court of this State shall cooperate with courts of other states in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Exclusion of documentary evidence.
Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of this State by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of transmission.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 19-A §1742. Cooperation between courts; preservation of records

§1742. Cooperation between courts; preservation of records
1.  Request to court of another state.
A court of this State may request the appropriate court of another state to:
A. Hold an evidentiary hearing;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
B. Order a person to produce or give evidence pursuant to procedures of that state;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
C. Order that an evaluation be made with respect to the custody of a child involved in a pending proceeding;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
D. Forward to the court of this State a certified copy of the transcript of the record of the hearing, the evidence otherwise presented and any evaluation prepared in compliance with the request; and   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
E. Order a party to a child custody proceeding or any person having physical custody of the child to appear in the proceeding with or without the child.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Hearing or order upon request by court of another state.
Upon request of a court of another state, a court of this State may hold a hearing or enter an order described in subsection 1.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Assessment of expenses.
Travel and other necessary and reasonable expenses incurred under subsections 1 and 2 may be assessed against the parties according to the law of this State.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
4.  Preservation of records.
A court of this State shall preserve the pleadings, orders, decrees, records of hearings, evaluations and other pertinent records with respect to a child custody proceeding until the child attains 18 years of age. Upon appropriate request by a court or law enforcement official of another state, the court shall forward a certified copy of those records.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › 19-A §1745. Initial child custody jurisdiction

§1745. Initial child custody jurisdiction
1.  Jurisdiction over initial determination.
Except as otherwise provided in section 1748, a court of this State has jurisdiction to make an initial child custody determination only if:
A. This State is the home state of the child on the date of the commencement of the proceeding or was the home state of the child within 6 months before the commencement of the proceeding and the child is absent from this State but a parent or person acting as a parent continues to live in this State;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
B. A court of another state does not have jurisdiction under paragraph A or a court of the home state of the child has declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that this State is the more appropriate forum under section 1751 or 1752 and:
(1) The child and the child's parents, or the child and at least one parent or a person acting as a parent, have a significant connection with this State other than mere physical presence; and
(2) Substantial evidence is available in this State concerning the child's care, protection, training and personal relationships;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
C. All courts having jurisdiction under paragraph A or B have declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that a court of this State is the more appropriate forum to determine the custody of the child under section 1751 or 1752; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
D. No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in paragraph A, B or C.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Exclusive jurisdictional basis.
Subsection 1 is the exclusive jurisdictional basis for making a child custody determination by a court of this State.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Physical presence or personal jurisdiction not necessary or sufficient.
Physical presence of or personal jurisdiction over a party or a child is not necessary or sufficient to make a child custody determination.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › 19-A §1746. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction

§1746. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction
1.  Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
Except as otherwise provided in section 1748, a court of this State that has made a child custody determination consistent with section 1745 or 1747 has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over the determination until:
A. A court of this State determines that neither the child, nor the child and one parent, nor the child and a person acting as a parent have a significant connection with this State and that substantial evidence is no longer available in this State concerning the child's care, protection, training and personal relationships; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
B. A court of this State or a court of another state determines that the child, the child's parents and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in this State.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Modification without exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
A court of this State that has made a child custody determination and does not have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under this section may modify that determination only if it has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under section 1745.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › 19-A §1747. Jurisdiction to modify determination

§1747. Jurisdiction to modify determination
Except as otherwise provided in section 1748, a court of this State may not modify a child custody determination made by a court of another state unless a court of this State has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under section 1745, subsection 1, paragraph A or B and:   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
1.  Jurisdiction of other state; more convenient forum.
The court of the other state determines it no longer has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under section 1746 or that a court of this State would be a more convenient forum under section 1751; or
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Not residents of other state.
A court of this State or a court of the other state determines that the child, the child's parents and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in the other state.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › 19-A §1748. Temporary emergency jurisdiction

§1748. Temporary emergency jurisdiction
1.  Abandoned child; emergency.
A court of this State has temporary emergency jurisdiction if the child is present in this State and the child has been abandoned or it is necessary in an emergency to protect the child because the child or a sibling or parent of the child is subjected to or threatened with mistreatment or abuse.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  No previous determination and no pending proceeding.
If there is no previous child custody determination that is entitled to be enforced under this chapter and a child custody proceeding has not been commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under sections 1745 to 1747, a child custody determination made under this section remains in effect until an order is obtained from a court of a state having jurisdiction under sections 1745 to 1747. If a child custody proceeding has not been or is not commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under sections 1745 to 1747, a child custody determination made under this section becomes a final determination, if it so provides, and this State becomes the home state of the child.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Previous determination or pending proceeding.
If there is a previous child custody determination that is entitled to be enforced under this chapter or a child custody proceeding has been commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under sections 1745 to 1747, any order issued by a court of this State under this section must specify in the order a period that the court considers adequate to allow the person seeking an order to obtain an order from the state having jurisdiction under sections 1745 to 1747. The order issued in this State remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other state within the period specified or the period expires.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
4.  Communication with court in another state.
A court of this State that has been asked to make a child custody determination under this section, upon being informed that a child custody proceeding has been commenced in, or a child custody determination has been made by, a court of a state having jurisdiction under sections 1745 to 1747, shall immediately communicate with the other court. A court of this State that is exercising jurisdiction pursuant to sections 1745 to 1747, upon being informed that a child custody proceeding has been commenced in, or a child custody determination has been made by, a court of another state under a statute similar to this section shall immediately communicate with the court of that state to resolve the emergency, protect the safety of the parties and the child and determine a period for the duration of the temporary order.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › 19-A §1749. Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder

§1749. Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder
1.  Notice and opportunity to be heard required.
Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of section 1738 must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this State as in child custody proceedings between residents of this State, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated and any person having physical custody of the child.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Enforceability without notice and opportunity to be heard.
This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Joinder and intervention of parties.
The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by the law of this State as in child custody proceedings between residents of this State.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › 19-A §1750. Simultaneous proceedings

§1750. Simultaneous proceedings
1.  Pending proceeding in another state.
Except as otherwise provided in section 1748, a court of this State may not exercise its jurisdiction under this subchapter if, at the time of the commencement of the proceeding, a proceeding concerning the custody of the child has been commenced in a court of another state having jurisdiction substantially in conformity with this chapter, unless the proceeding has been terminated or is stayed by the court of the other state because a court of this State is a more convenient forum under section 1751.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Examination of documents; communication with court.
Except as otherwise provided in section 1748, a court of this State, before hearing a child custody proceeding, shall examine the court documents and other information supplied by the parties pursuant to section 1753. If the court determines that a child custody proceeding has been commenced in a court in another state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this chapter, the court of this State shall stay its proceeding and communicate with the court of the other state. If the court of the state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this chapter does not determine that the court of this State is a more appropriate forum, the court of this State shall dismiss the proceeding.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Modification proceeding; enforcement proceeding in another state.
In a proceeding to modify a child custody determination, a court of this State shall determine whether a proceeding to enforce the determination has been commenced in another state. If a proceeding to enforce a child custody determination has been commenced in another state, the court may:
A. Stay the proceeding for modification pending the entry of an order of a court of the other state enforcing, staying, denying or dismissing the proceeding for enforcement;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
B. Enjoin the parties from continuing with the proceeding for enforcement; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
C. Proceed with the modification under conditions it considers appropriate.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › 19-A §1752. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct

§1752. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
1.  Jurisdiction based on unjustifiable conduct.
Except as otherwise provided in section 1748 or by other law of this State, if a court of this State has jurisdiction under this chapter because a person seeking to invoke its jurisdiction has engaged in unjustifiable conduct, the court shall decline to exercise its jurisdiction unless:
A. The parents and all persons acting as parents have acquiesced in the exercise of jurisdiction;   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
B. A court of the state otherwise having jurisdiction under sections 1745 to 1747 determines that this State is a more appropriate forum under section 1751; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
C. No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in sections 1745 to 1747.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Appropriate remedy.
If a court of this State declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to subsection 1, it may fashion an appropriate remedy to ensure the safety of the child and prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a child custody proceeding is commenced in a court having jurisdiction under sections 1745 to 1747.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Assessment of expenses.
If a court dismisses a petition or stays a proceeding because it declines to exercise its jurisdiction pursuant to subsection 1, it shall assess against the party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction necessary and reasonable expenses including costs, communication expenses, attorney's fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees are sought establishes that the assessment would be clearly inappropriate. The court may not assess fees, costs or expenses against this State unless authorized by law other than this chapter.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 2: JURISDICTION › 19-A §1754. Appearance of parties and child

§1754. Appearance of parties and child
1.  Appearance of party or other persons in this State.
In a child custody proceeding in this State, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this State to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this State and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Appearance of party outside this State.
If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this State, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to section 1738 include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
3.  Orders to ensure safety.
The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this section.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
4.  Payment of travel and other expenses.
If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this State is directed to appear under subsection 2 or desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT › 19-A §1761. Definitions

§1761. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
1.  Petitioner.
"Petitioner" means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Respondent.
"Respondent" means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT › 19-A §1762. Enforcement under Hague Convention

§1762. Enforcement under Hague Convention
Under this subchapter a court of this State may enforce an order for the return of the child made under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction as if it were a child custody determination.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT › 19-A §1763. Duty to enforce

§1763. Duty to enforce
1.  Recognition and enforcement of determination of another state.
A court of this State shall recognize and enforce a child custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction in substantial conformity with this chapter or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this chapter and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this chapter.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Remedies.
A court of this State may utilize any remedy available under other law of this State to enforce a child custody determination made by a court of another state. The remedies provided in this subchapter are cumulative and do not affect the availability of other remedies to enforce a child custody determination.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS › Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN › Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT › Subchapter 3: ENFORCEMENT › 19-A §1764. Temporary visitation

§1764. Temporary visitation
1.  Temporary order for enforcement.
A court of this State that does not have jurisdiction to modify a child custody determination may issue a temporary order enforcing:
A. A visitation schedule made by a court of another state; or   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
B. The visitation provisions of a child custody determination of another state that does not provide for a specific visitation schedule.   [PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2.  Duration of order.
If a court of this State makes an order under subsection 1, paragraph B, it shall specify in the order a period that it considers adequate to allow the petitioner to obtain an order from a court having jurisdiction under the criteria specified in subchapter II. The order remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other court or the period expires.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).