Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 3003 – Application of law of this State
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of this State shall: [PL 2003, c. 436, §12 (AMD).]
1. Procedural and substantive law; powers and remedies. Apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this State and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and
[PL 2003, c. 436, §12 (AMD).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 3003
- Duty of support: means an obligation imposed or imposable by law to provide support for a child, spouse or former spouse, including an unsatisfied obligation to provide support. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 2802
- Law: includes decisional and statutory law and rules and regulations having the force of law. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 2802
- Responding tribunal: means the authorized tribunal in a responding state or foreign country. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 2802
- state: includes an Indian nation or tribe. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 2802
2. Determine duty and amount of support. Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this State.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §12 (AMD).