Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A Sec. 606

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, an effective premarital agreement is void 18 months after the parties to the agreement become parents or guardians of a minor. The premarital agreement is not void if, within the 18-month period, the parties sign a written amendment to the agreement either stating that the agreement remains in effect or altering the agreement. Sections 607 and 608 apply to any amendment under this section. [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §7 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]
This section does not apply to premarital agreements executed on or after October 1, 1993. [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 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §7 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).