Me. Stat. tit. 19-A § 952

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 952 - Payment of spousal support, fees and support
1.Definition. As used in this section, "decree of spousal support, support or costs" means a decree or order:
A. For spousal support or payment of money instead of spousal support; [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]
B. For support of children; [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]
C. For support pending a divorce action; [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]
D. For payment of related attorney's fees; [2005, c. 323, §7(AMD).]
E. For alteration of an existing decree or order for the custody or support of a child; or [2005, c. 323, §7(AMD).]
F. For division and disposition of property ancillary to a divorce judgment, including, but not limited to, proceedings to effectuate a qualified domestic relations order; to reach, attach or liquidate property; or to quiet title. [2005, c. 323, §8(NEW).]

[2005, c. 323, §§7, 8(AMD).]

2.Order pending petition. Pending a petition to enforce a decree of spousal support, support or costs and after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the court may order either spouse to pay to the other spouse or to the other spouse's attorney sufficient money for the prosecution of or defense against the petition.

[1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]

3.Attorney's fees. Attorney's fees awarded in the nature of support may be made payable immediately or in installments.

[2005, c. 323, §9(AMD).]

4.Enforcement. The court may enforce an order as provided under chapter 65.

[1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2(NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2(AFF).]

19-A M.R.S. § 952

1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW) . 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF) . 2005, c. 323, §§7-9 (AMD) .