§ 19-A §1738 — Notice to persons outside State

Maine § 19-A §1738

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
• Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN
• Ch. 58: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT

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1.
Notice given by service of process.
Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction when a person is outside this State may be given in a manner prescribed by the law of this State for service of process or by the law of the state in which the service is made. Notice must be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice but may be by publication if other means are not effective.
2.
Proof of service.
Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the law of this State or by the law of the state in which the service is made.
3.
Notice not required.
Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court.

Legislative History

PL 1999, c. 486, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 486, §6 (AFF).