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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19-A, § 3003

Application of law of this State

Known as the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

The act spans §§ 2801–3401 (91 sections).

PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW)

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a responding tribunal of this State shall:

1. Procedural and substantive law; powers and remedies. Apply the procedural and substantive law generally applicable to similar proceedings originating in this State and may exercise all powers and provide all remedies available in those proceedings; and

2. Determine duty and amount of support. Determine the duty of support and the amount payable in accordance with the law and support guidelines of this State.

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