Maine § 19-A §1838 Venue

Maine Statutes

§ 19-A §1838 — Venue

Maine § 19-A §1838

Title 19-ADOMESTIC RELATIONS

Part 3PARENTS AND CHILDREN

Ch. 61MAINE PARENTAGE ACT

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19-A, § 19-A §1838 (2026).

Text

Venue for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage is in the county or division in which:

1.Child. The child resides or is present or, for purposes of subchapter 7 or 8, is or will be born;

2.Parent. The parent or intended parent resides;

3.Respondent. The respondent resides or is present if the child does not reside in this State;

4.Estate proceeding. A proceeding for probate or administration of the parent or alleged parent's estate has been commenced; or

5.Child protection proceeding. A child protection proceeding with respect to the child has been commenced.

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Venue for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage is in the county or division in which:
1.
Child.
The child resides or is present or, for purposes of subchapter 7 or 8, is or will be born;
2.
Parent.
The parent or intended parent resides;
3.
Respondent.
The respondent resides or is present if the child does not reside in this State;
4.
Estate proceeding.
A proceeding for probate or administration of the parent or alleged parent's estate has been commenced; or
5.
Child protection proceeding.
A child protection proceeding with respect to the child has been commenced.