§2005. Rebuttable presumption
In a proceeding to establish or modify child support or to establish an award for past support, there is a rebuttable presumption that the parental support obligation derived from the support guidelines is the amount ordered to be paid, unless support is established under section 2006, subsection 5 or section 2007. The court or hearing officer shall review the adequacy of a child support amount agreed to by the parties with reference to the parental support obligation. [PL 2003, c. 415, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 415, §6 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 63: CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES
19-A §2004. Income information and child support worksheets
19-A §2005. Rebuttable presumption
19-A §2006. Support guidelines
19-A §2007. Deviation from child support guidelines
19-A §2009. Modification of existing support orders
19-A §2010. Periodic review of support orders (REPEALED)