§1654. Parenting and support when parents live apart
If the parents of a minor child are living apart, the Probate Court or District Court in the county or division where either resides, upon complaint of either and after notice to the other as the court may order, may make an order awarding parental rights and responsibilities with respect to the child in accordance with this chapter. [PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §18 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).]
The jurisdiction granted by this section is limited by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, if another state may have jurisdiction as provided in that Act. [PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. B, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 731, §ZZZ34 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 731, §ZZZ42 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. B, §7 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. C, §18 (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 Parenting coordination and assistance (REPEALED)