Maine Revised Statutes Title 4. Judiciary § 1551. Definitions

1. Division. “Division” means the Family Division within the District Court established in section 183.

2. Guardian ad litem. “Guardian ad litem” means a person appointed as the court's agent to represent the best interests of one or more children pursuant to Title 18-C, section 1-111, Title 19-A, section 1507 or Title 22, section 4005.

3. Best interests of the child. “Best interests of the child” means an outcome that serves or otherwise furthers the health, safety, well-being, education and growth of the child. In applying the standard of best interests of the child in Title 18-C and Title 19-A cases, the relevant factors set forth in Title 19-A, section 1653, subsection 3 must be considered.