Paternity Law in Maine
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Maine — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Maine
Maine state law
- CHILDREN › TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIESME 22 § 3762
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- PARENTS AND CHILDREN › PATERNITYME 19 § 271
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- PARENTS AND CHILDREN › PATERNITYME 19 § 277
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS › DEATHS AND BURIALSME 22 § 2843-A
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- ADOPTION › ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNAL RIGHTS AND TERMINATION OF PATERNAL RIGHTSME 19 § 1111
- ADOPTION › ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNAL RIGHTS AND TERMINATION OF PATERNAL RIGHTSME 19 § 1112
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Maine.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.