§1651. Parents joint natural guardians of children
The parents are the joint natural guardians of their minor children and are jointly entitled to the care, custody, control, services and earnings of their children. Neither parent has any rights paramount to the rights of the other with reference to any matter affecting their children. [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §17 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §17 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 55: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
19-A §1651. Parents joint natural guardians of children
19-A §1652. Spouse's or parent's obligation to support
19-A §1653. Parental rights and responsibilities
19-A §1653-A. Parental rights and responsibilities; parent on active duty
19-A §1654. Parenting and support when parents live apart
19-A §1656. Exclusion of public
19-A §1657. Modification or termination of orders for parental rights and responsibilities
19-A §1658. Termination of parental rights and responsibilities
19-A §1659. Parenting coordination and assistance (REPEALED)