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19-A §908. Disclosure and recording of social security numbers

§908. Disclosure and recording of social security numbers An individual who is a party to a divorce action must disclose that individual’s social security number to the court. The social security number of any individual who is subject to a divorce decree must be placed in the court records relating to the decree. The record […]

19-A §951. Spousal support (REPEALED)

§951. Spousal support (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 9, §3 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 629, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 634, §2 (RP).

19-A §951-A. Spousal support

§951-A. Spousal support 1.  Statement by court.  An order granting, denying or modifying spousal support must state:   A. The type or types of support, if support is awarded;   [PL 1999, c. 634, §3 (NEW).] B. The method or methods of payment, and the term and limitations imposed, if support is awarded;   [PL […]

19-A §952. Payment of spousal support, fees and support

§952. Payment of spousal support, fees and support 1.  Definition.  As used in this section, “decree of spousal support, support or costs” means a decree or order:   A. For spousal support or payment of money instead of spousal support;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, […]

19-A §953. Disposition of property

§953. Disposition of property 1.  Disposition.  In a proceeding for a divorce, for legal separation or for disposition of property following dissolution of the marriage by a court that lacked personal jurisdiction over the absent spouse or lacked jurisdiction to dispose of the property, the court shall set apart to each spouse the spouse’s property […]

19-A §954. Income withholding

§954. Income withholding 1.  Availability and establishment of income withholding.  Spousal support orders issued or modified by the courts in this State must have a provision for the withholding of income to ensure that withholding as a means of obtaining spousal support is available if arrearages occur. Except as provided in chapter 65, subchapter IV, […]

19-A §1001. Parental rights and responsibilities

§1001. Parental rights and responsibilities The court entering an order for divorce may make an order awarding parental rights and responsibilities with respect to a minor child of the parties in accordance with chapter 55.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL […]

19-A §1051. Name change

§1051. Name change Upon the request of either spouse to change that person’s own name, the court, when entering judgment for divorce:   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 1.  Former name.  Shall change the name of that spouse to a former name requested; or […]

19-A §902. Grounds; defenses

§902. Grounds; defenses 1.  Grounds.  A divorce may be granted for one of the following causes:   A. Adultery;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] B. Impotence;   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] […]

19-A §903. Preliminary injunction, effect; attachment or trustee process

§903. Preliminary injunction, effect; attachment or trustee process (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES) 1.  Issue of preliminary injunction.  In all actions for divorce or for spousal or child support following divorce by a court that lacked personal jurisdiction over the absent spouse, the clerk of the court, pursuant to order of the District Court, […]