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19-A M.R.S. § 1552 Obligations of father
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The father of a child is liable for the reasonable expense of the mother's pregnancy and confinement and for the education, support and funeral expenses of the child.
19-A M.R.S. § 1553 Enforcement
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If paternity has been determined or has been acknowledged according to the laws of this State, the liabilities of the father may be enforced in the same or other proceedings by the mother, the child or the public authority that has furnished or may furnish the reasonable expenses…
19-A M.R.S. § 1554 Limitation on recovery from father
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The father's liabilities for past education and support are limited to the 6-year period preceding the commencement of an action. [PL 1997, c. 537, §17 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 537, §62 (AFF).] A complainant may commence an action at any time prior to the child's 18th birthday. Notwith…
19-A M.R.S. § 1555 Limitations on recovery from father's estate
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The obligation of the estate of the father for liabilities under this subchapter are limited to amounts accrued prior to his death and sums that may be payable for dependency under other laws.