Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 1838 – Venue
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Venue for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage is in the county or division in which: [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 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;
[PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 1838
- Child: means an individual of any age whose parentage may be determined under this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 1832
- Intended parent: means a person, married or unmarried, who manifests the intent to be legally bound as the parent of a child resulting from assisted reproduction or a gestational carrier agreement. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 1832
- Parent: means an individual who has established parentage that meets the requirements of this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 1832
- Parentage: means the legal relationship between a child and a parent as established in this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 1832
- Probate: Proving a will
- 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. Parent. The parent or intended parent resides;
[PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]
3. Respondent. The respondent resides or is present if the child does not reside in this State;
[PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 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
[PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]
5. Child protection proceeding. A child protection proceeding with respect to the child has been commenced.
[PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).