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19-A §3501. Definitions

§3501. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).] 1.  Child.  “Child” means a son or daughter under 21 years of age or a son or daughter who […]

19-A §3502. Jurisdiction

§3502. Jurisdiction The District Court has jurisdiction over all proceedings brought under this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §37 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 731, Pt. ZZZ, §42 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 731, §ZZZ37 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 731, […]

19-A §3503. Modification of order

§3503. Modification of order The court retains jurisdiction to modify or vacate the order of support when justice requires.   [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 §3504. Evidence of husband and wife

§3504. Evidence of husband and wife Laws attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between husband and wife are inapplicable under this chapter. Husband and wife are competent witnesses to testify to any relevant matter, including marriage and parentage.   [PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, […]

19-A §3505. Rights additional to those now existing

§3505. Rights additional to those now existing The rights created by this chapter are in addition to and not in substitution for any other rights.   [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 […]

19-A §3506. Uniformity of interpretation

§3506. Uniformity of interpretation This chapter must be interpreted and construed 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 1995, […]