Maine Statutes

§ 19-A §1835 — Standing to maintain proceeding

Maine·Title 19-A DOMESTIC RELATIONS·Part 3 PARENTS AND CHILDREN·Ch. 61 MAINE PARENTAGE ACT

Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by:

1.Child. The child;
2.Woman giving birth. The woman who gave birth to the child;
3.Person whose parentage to be adjudicated. A person whose parentage is to be adjudicated;
4.Department of Health and Human Services. The department; or
5.Representative of individual. A representative authorized by law to act for an individual who would otherwise be entitled to maintain a proceeding but who is deceased, incapacitated or a minor.

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Legislative History

PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. A, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 296, Pt. D, §1 (AFF).

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