Maine § 19-A §1912 Authority to deny requested order for genetic testing or admission of test results or to consider other factors when adjudicating parentage

Maine Statutes

§ 19-A §1912 — Authority to deny requested order for genetic testing or admission of test results or to consider other factors when adjudicating parentage

Maine § 19-A §1912

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 §1912 (2026).

Text

1.Grounds for denial. In a proceeding to adjudicate parentage, the court may deny a motion seeking an order for genetic testing or deny admissibility of the test results at trial if the court determines that:

2.Factors. In determining whether to deny a motion seeking an order for genetic testing under this chapter or a request for admission of such test results at trial, or in an adjudication of parentage pursuant to section 1882 or 1915, the court shall consider the best interest of the child, including the following factors, if relevant:

3.Guardian ad litem. In a proceeding involving the application of this section, a minor or incapacitated child may be represented by a guardian ad litem.

4.Order. In cases involving an acknowledged or presumed parent, if the court denies a motion see

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1.
Grounds for denial.
In a proceeding to adjudicate parentage, the court may deny a motion seeking an order for genetic testing or deny admissibility of the test results at trial if the court determines that:
2.
Factors.
In determining whether to deny a motion seeking an order for genetic testing under this chapter or a request for admission of such test results at trial, or in an adjudication of parentage pursuant to section 1882 or 1915, the court shall consider the best interest of the child, including the following factors, if relevant:
3.
Guardian ad litem.
In a proceeding involving the application of this section, a minor or incapacitated child may be represented by a guardian ad litem.
4.
Order.
In cases involving an acknowledged or presumed parent, if the court denies a motion seeking an order for genetic testing, the court shall issue an order adjudicating the acknowledged or presumed parent to be the parent of the child.