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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 […]