1. Duty of parties to file and update locator information when a support order is issued. Upon entry of a decision, order or judgment, each party to a paternity action or proceeding involving child support shall file with the tribunal that issued the decision, order or judgment and update as the information changes, the party’s full name, social security number, residential and mailing addresses, home telephone number, driver’s license number and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the party’s employers.

[PL 1997, c. 537, §14 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 1509

  • Child support: means money paid directly to a parent, to another person or agency awarded parental rights and responsibilities with respect to a child or to the department on behalf of a child receiving public assistance and medical or dental insurance coverage provided on behalf of a child pursuant to court order. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 1501
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • state: means any state, territory or possession of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 101
2. Presumption of adequate notice if mailed to last reported address. In any subsequent child support enforcement action or proceeding involving one or more of the parties, upon sufficient showing that diligent effort has been made to ascertain the location of a party and upon delivery of written notice to the most recent residential or employer address filed with the tribunal, the tribunal may deem that the state due process requirements have been met for notice and service of process with respect to the party.

[PL 1997, c. 537, §14 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1997, c. 537, §14 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).
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