19-A §3015. Nonparentage as defense
§3015. Nonparentage as defense A party whose parentage of a child has been previously determined by or pursuant to law may not plead nonparentage as a defense to a proceeding under this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. […]
19-A §3016. Special rules of evidence and procedure
§3016. Special rules of evidence and procedure 1. Physical presence not required. The physical presence of a nonresident party who is an individual in a tribunal of this State is not required for the establishment, enforcement or modification of a support order or the rendition of a judgment determining parentage of a child. [PL […]
19-A §3017. Communications between tribunals
§3017. Communications between tribunals A tribunal of this State may communicate with a tribunal outside this State in a record, in an e-mail or by telephone or other means to obtain information concerning the laws; the legal effect of a judgment, decree or order of that tribunal; and the status of a proceeding. A tribunal […]
19-A §3018. Assistance with discovery
§3018. Assistance with discovery A tribunal of this State may: [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 1. Request a tribunal outside this State. Request a tribunal outside this State to assist in obtaining discovery; and [PL 2009, c. 95, §53 (AMD); PL 2009, […]
19-A §3019. Receipt and disbursement of payments
§3019. Receipt and disbursement of payments 1. Disburse promptly. The department shall disburse promptly any amounts received pursuant to a support order as directed by the order. The department shall furnish to a requesting party or tribunal of another state or foreign country a certified statement by the custodian of the record of the amounts […]
19-A §3013. Costs and fees
§3013. Costs and fees 1. No fees or costs by petitioner. The petitioner may not be required to pay a filing fee or other costs. [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 2. Fees and costs if obligee prevails. If an obligee prevails, a responding […]
19-A §3014. Limited immunity of petitioner
§3014. Limited immunity of petitioner 1. Personal jurisdiction in another proceeding. Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this chapter before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney or through services provided by the department, does not confer personal jurisdiction over the petitioner in another proceeding. [PL 2003, c. 436, §23 […]
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). […]
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 […]
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).