§3001. Proceedings under this chapter 1. Application of subchapter. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this subchapter applies to all proceedings under this chapter. [PL 2003, c. 436, §11 (RPR).] 1-A. Initiation of proceedings. An individual petitioner or a support enforcement agency may initiate a proceeding authorized under this chapter by filing a […]
§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). […]
§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 […]
§3004-A. Duties of initiating tribunal 1. Forward petition and accompanying documents. Upon the filing of a petition authorized by this chapter, an initiating tribunal of this State shall forward the petition and its accompanying documents: A. To the responding tribunal or appropriate support enforcement agency in the responding state; or [PL 2003, c. […]
§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 Duties of initiating tribunal (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW).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).
§3005. Duties and powers of responding tribunal 1. Duties of responding tribunal. Upon receipt of a petition or comparable pleading from the state information agency, a responding tribunal shall cause the petition or pleading to be filed and notify the petitioner by first class mail where and when it was filed. [PL 1995, c. […]
§3006. Inappropriate tribunal If a petition or comparable pleading is received by an inappropriate tribunal of this State, the inappropriate tribunal shall forward the petition or pleading and accompanying documents to an appropriate tribunal or to the state information agency in this State or another state and notify the petitioner where and when the pleading […]
§3007. Duties of the department as the support enforcement agency 1. Services to petitioner. The department, upon request, shall provide services to a petitioner in a proceeding under this chapter. [PL 2009, c. 95, §39 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2. Duties. If the department provides services to the petitioner, the department […]
§3008-A. Duty of commissioner If the commissioner determines that the support enforcement agency is neglecting or refusing to provide services to an individual, the commissioner may order the agency to perform its duties under this chapter or may otherwise provide those services directly to the individual. [PL 1997, c. 669, §18 (NEW).] The Attorney […]
§3008. Duty of Attorney General (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 669, §17 (RP).
§3009. Private attorney An individual may employ a private attorney to represent the individual in proceedings authorized by this chapter. [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).
§3010-A. Duties of the department as the state information agency 1. State information agency. The department is the state information agency. [PL 2009, c. 95, §44 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).] 2. Duties. The state information agency shall: A. Compile and maintain a current list, including addresses, of the tribunals in […]
§3010. Duties of the department as the state information agency (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §20 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 95, §43 (RP). PL 2009, c. 95, §87 (AFF).
§3011. Pleadings and accompanying documents 1. Petition; contents. In a proceeding under this chapter, a petitioner seeking to establish a support order, to determine parentage of a child or to register and modify a support order of a tribunal of another state or a foreign country must file a petition. Unless otherwise ordered under section […]
§3012. Nondisclosure of information in exceptional circumstances If a party alleges in an affidavit or a pleading under oath that the health, safety or liberty of a party or child would be jeopardized by disclosure of specific identifying information, that information must be sealed and may not be disclosed to the other party or the […]
§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 […]
§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 […]
§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. […]
§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 […]
§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 […]
