19-A §1551. Short title (REPEALED)
§1551. Short title (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §1 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A §1552. Obligations of father
§1552. Obligations of father The father of a child is liable for the reasonable expense of the mother’s pregnancy and confinement and for the education, support and funeral expenses of the child. [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, […]
19-A §1553. Enforcement
§1553. Enforcement If paternity has been determined or has been acknowledged according to the laws of this State, the liabilities of the father may be enforced in the same or other proceedings by the mother, the child or the public authority that has furnished or may furnish the reasonable expenses of pregnancy, confinement, education, support […]
19-A §1554. Limitation on recovery from father
§1554. Limitation on recovery from father The father’s liabilities for past education and support are limited to the 6-year period preceding the commencement of an action. [PL 1997, c. 537, §17 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).] A complainant may commence an action at any time prior to the child’s 18th birthday. Notwithstanding […]
19-A §1555. Limitations on recovery from father’s estate
§1555. Limitations on recovery from father’s estate The obligation of the estate of the father for liabilities under this subchapter are limited to amounts accrued prior to his death and sums that may be payable for dependency under other laws. [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, […]
19-A §1556. Remedies
§1556. Remedies The District Court has jurisdiction for the enforcement of judgments for expenses of pregnancy and confinement for a wife or for education, support or funeral expenses for legitimate children and all remedies for the enforcement of these judgments apply. The court has continuing jurisdiction to modify or revoke a judgment for future education […]
19-A §1557. Time of trial
§1557. Time of trial If the issue of paternity is raised in an action commenced during the pregnancy of the mother, the trial may not, without the consent of the alleged father, be held until after the birth or miscarriage. [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, […]
19-A §1558. Authority for blood or tissue-typing tests (REPEALED)
§1558. Authority for blood or tissue-typing tests (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §5 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A §1559. Selection of experts
§1559. Selection of experts The tests required by the court order under chapter 61, subchapter 6 must be made by experts qualified as examiners of blood or tissue types who are appointed by the court. The experts may be called by the court as witnesses to testify to their findings and may be subject to […]
19-A §1560. Compensation of expert witnesses (REPEALED)
§1560. Compensation of expert witnesses (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §7 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A §1561. Effect of test results
§1561. Effect of test results 1. Effect of results. The results of the tests required pursuant to chapter 61, subchapter 6 are evidence to be used in determining paternity as follows. A. [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §8 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] B. If the experts disagree in […]
19-A §1562. Rebuttal of presumption (REPEALED)
§1562. Rebuttal of presumption (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §9 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A §1563. Admissible evidence
§1563. Admissible evidence 1. Evidence of paternity; admissible. In an action brought under this subchapter, evidence relating to paternity may include, but is not limited to: A. An expert’s opinion concerning the time of conception; [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] B. Evidence […]
19-A §1564. Presumption of legitimacy not applicable (REPEALED)
§1564. Presumption of legitimacy not applicable (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §11 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A §1565. Judgment
§1565. Judgment 1. Support. Judgments under this subchapter may be for periodic payments that may vary in amount. The court may order payments to be made to the person to whom the support is owed or to the person, corporation or agency designated to administer payments under the supervision of the court. [PL 1995, […]
19-A §1566. Security
§1566. Security Upon motion of the plaintiff, the court at a time before or after judgment may require the alleged or adjudicated father to give bond or other security for the payment of a judgment that exists or may exist in the future. [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. […]
19-A §1567. Settlement agreements
§1567. Settlement agreements An agreement of settlement with the alleged father is binding only when approved by the court. [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).
19-A §1568. Venue (REPEALED)
§1568. Venue (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §13 (RP). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
19-A §1569. Uniformity of interpretation
§1569. Uniformity of interpretation This subchapter must be interpreted and construed so as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states that enact it. [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 […]
19-A §1570. Dismissals
§1570. Dismissals 1. Procedure. [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. B, §14 (RP); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).] 2. Dismissal without prejudice. Dismissals of paternity actions must be without prejudice in all cases except: A. When an adjudication on the merits has occurred; or [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 […]