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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 19-A: DOMESTIC RELATIONS (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, @2 (new); Pt. E, @2 (aff))
Chapter 29: DIVORCE
19-A §952. Payment of spousal support, fees and support


19-A ME Rev Stat § 952 (2011 through 125th Legis) What's This?

Part 2: MARRIED PERSONS HEADING: PL 1995, C. 694, PT. B, §2 (NEW); PT. E, §2 (AFF)

Subchapter 2: SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND PROPERTY RIGHTS HEADING: PL 1995, C. 694, PT. B, §2 (NEW); PT. E, §2 (AFF)

§952. Payment of spousal support, fees and support

1. Definition. As used in this section, "decree of spousal support, support or costs" means a decree or order:

A. For spousal support or payment of money instead of spousal support; [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

B. For support of children; [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

C. For support pending a divorce action; [1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]

D. For payment of related attorney's fees; [2005, c. 323, §7 (AMD).]

E. For alteration of an existing decree or order for the custody or support of a child; or [2005, c. 323, §7 (AMD).]

F. For division and disposition of property ancillary to a divorce judgment, including, but not limited to, proceedings to effectuate a qualified domestic relations order; to reach, attach or liquidate property; or to quiet title. [2005, c. 323, §8 (NEW).]

[ 2005, c. 323, §§7, 8 (AMD) .]

2. Order pending petition. Pending a petition to enforce a decree of spousal support, support or costs and after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the court may order either spouse to pay to the other spouse or to the other spouse's attorney sufficient money for the prosecution of or defense against the petition.

[ 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF) .]

3. Attorney's fees. Attorney's fees awarded in the nature of support may be made payable immediately or in installments.

[ 2005, c. 323, §9 (AMD) .]

4. Enforcement. The court may enforce an order as provided under chapter 65.

[ 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). 2005, c. 323, §§7-9 (AMD).

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