Me. Stat. tit. 19-A § 1861

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 1861 - Acknowledgment of parentage

The following persons may sign an acknowledgment of parentage to establish parentage of a child: [2021, c. 141, §4(AMD).]

1.Woman who gave birth. A woman who gave birth to the child and who is not a gestational carrier;

[2021, c. 141, §4(NEW).]

2.Alleged genetic parent. A person who is the alleged genetic parent of the child and who is not a donor;

[2021, c. 141, §4(NEW).]

3.Presumed parent. A presumed parent of the child pursuant to subchapter 4, except that a presumed parent pursuant to section 1881, subsection 3 must meet the requirements of that subsection and may not submit an acknowledgment of parentage for at least 2 years from the time the child was born or adopted; and

[2021, c. 141, §4(NEW).]

4.Intended parent. An intended parent of the child pursuant to subchapter 7.

[2021, c. 141, §4(NEW).]

19-A M.R.S. § 1861

Amended by 2021SP1, c. 141,§ 4, eff. 10/1/2021.
Added by 2015, c. 296,§ A-1, eff. 7/1/2016.