Me. Stat. tit. 19-A § 1835

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 634

Section 1835 - Standing to maintain proceeding

Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by: [2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]

1.Child. The child;

[2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]

2.Woman giving birth. The woman who gave birth to the child;

[2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]

3.Person whose parentage to be adjudicated. A person whose parentage is to be adjudicated;

[2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]

4.Department of Health and Human Services. The department; or

[2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]

5.Representative of individual. A representative authorized by law to act for an individual who would otherwise be entitled to maintain a proceeding but who is deceased, incapacitated or a minor.

[2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]

19-A M.R.S. § 1835

Added by 2015, c. 296,§ A-1, eff. 7/1/2016.