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1. Interim order for support. In a proceeding under this subchapter, the court may issue an interim order for support of a child in accordance with the child support guidelines under chapter 63 with respect to a person who is:
A. A presumed, acknowledged or adjudicated parent of the child;
B. Petitioning to have parentage adjudicated;
C. Identified as the genetic parent through genetic testing under subchapter 6;
D. An alleged parent who has declined to submit to genetic testing; or
E. The woman who gave birth to the child.
2. Interim order for parental rights and responsibilities. In a proceeding under this subchapter, the court may order an initial allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. The order of the court must provide notice that if either party objects to the allocation, that party may file a complaint pursuant to section 1654 and that an order from that action supersedes this initial allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. In resolving parental rights and responsibilities issues, the court may not delay entering a determination of parentage and an initial order concerning child support.
3. Final orders. Final orders concerning child support or parental rights and responsibilities are governed by chapters 51 and 55, respectively.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 19-A. Domestic Relations § 1840. Orders - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-19-a-domestic-relations/me-rev-st-tit-19-a-sect-1840/
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