Maine Legislature Maine Revised Statutes
  • Session Law
  • Statutes
  • Maine State Constitution
  • Information
  • §3254 PDF
  • §3254 MS-Word
  • Statute Search
  • Ch. 67 Contents
  • Title 19-A Contents
  • List of Titles
  • Maine Law & Disclaimer
  • Revisor's Office
  • Maine Legislature
§3253
Title 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Part 3: PARENTS AND CHILDREN
Chapter 67: UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
Subchapter 6: REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDER
Article 3: REGISTRATION AND MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OF ANOTHER STATE
§3255

§3254. Recognition of order modified in another state

If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this State is modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, a tribunal of this State:   [PL 2015, c. 186, §8 (AMD).]
1.  Enforce amounts accruing before modification.  May enforce the order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification;  
[PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD).]
2.  Enforce nonmodifiable aspects. 
[PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (RP).]
3.  Relief for violations before modification.  May provide appropriate relief for violations of its order that occurred before the effective date of the modification; and  
[PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD).]
4.  Recognize modifying order.  Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, upon registration, for the purpose of enforcement.  
[PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 436, §44 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 186, §8 (AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public.
If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes · 7 State House Station · State House Room 108 · Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
Data for this page extracted on 1/07/2025 11:10:17.
Maine Government
Legislature • Executive • Judicial • Agency Rules
Visit the State House
Tour Guide • Accessibility • Security Screening • Directions & Parking
Email
Office of the Revisor of Statutes