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19-A M.R.S. § 1651 Parents joint natural guardians of children
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The parents are the joint natural guardians of their minor children and are jointly entitled to the care, custody, control, services and earnings of their children. Neither parent has any rights paramount to the rights of the other with reference to any matter affecting their chi…
19-A M.R.S. § 1652 Spouse's or parent's obligation to support
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1. Petition. If a parent, spouse or child resides in this State, a parent, a spouse, a guardian or a state providing maintenance may petition the District Court or Probate Court to order a nonsupporting parent or spouse to contribute to the support of the nonsupporting person's s…
19-A M.R.S. § 1653 Parental rights and responsibilities
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1. Legislative findings and purpose. The Legislature makes the following findings concerning relationships among family members in determining what is in the best interest of children. A. The Legislature finds and declares as public policy that encouraging mediated resolutions of…
19-A M.R.S. § 1653-A Parental rights and responsibilities; parent on active duty
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1. Departure under military orders. A court may not consider departure from the family residence or absence from the child or children as an adverse factor in determining parental rights and responsibilities with respect to a minor child when the departing parent is a member of t…