10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 351, § 3-3

Current through 2024-44, October 30, 2024

Section 144-351-3-3 - REFERRAL FOR SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

A. Cases may be referred to the Division by the IV-A agency, IV-E agency, or Medicaid agency of this State, a IV-D agency of another state, a Tribal IV-D agency, or a child support agency of another country (as defined in Chapter 27 of this Manual).

B. Pursuant to 19-A M.R.S. §2369, the receipt of public assistance for a child constitutes an assignment by the recipient to the department of all rights to support for the child and spousal support that accrue during the period that the recipient receives public assistance for the child.

C. Good Cause (Maine Cases Only)

If the IV-A agency, IV-E agency or Medicaid agency finds good cause not to refer a case to the Division, the case is not referred. If good cause is granted after a referral has been made, the Division shall close the referral and end all further activity. Good cause is generally granted when the non-custodial party has perpetrated or threatened physical or psychological violence against the custodial party or the child, and the establishment or enforcement of child support could pose a threat to the family's well-being.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 351, § 3-3