§1772. Costs, fees and expenses
1. Award to prevailing party; exception. The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney's fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the court finds that special circumstances make the award of these expenses unjust.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
2. Award against a state. The court may not assess fees, costs or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this chapter.
[PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
19-A §1762. Enforcement under Hague Convention
19-A §1764. Temporary visitation
19-A §1765. Registration of child custody determination
19-A §1766. Enforcement of registered determination
19-A §1767. Simultaneous proceedings
19-A §1768. Expedited enforcement of child custody determination
19-A §1769. Service of petition and order
19-A §1771. Warrant to take physical custody of child
19-A §1772. Costs, fees and expenses
19-A §1773. Recognition and enforcement
19-A §1775. Role of prosecutor