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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19-A, § 1838

Venue

PL 2015, c. 296, Pt

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.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.