Me. Stat. tit. 19-A § 1838

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684

Section 1838 - Venue

Venue for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage is in the county or division in which: [2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1(NEW); 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1(AFF).]

1.Child. The child resides or is present or, for purposes of subchapter 7 or 8, is or will be born;

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

2.Parent. The parent or intended parent resides;

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

3.Respondent. The respondent resides or is present if the child does not reside in this State;

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

4.Estate proceeding. A proceeding for probate or administration of the parent or alleged parent's estate has been commenced; or

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

5.Child protection proceeding. A child protection proceeding with respect to the child has been commenced.

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

19-A M.R.S. § 1838

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