Maine Revised Statutes

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19, § 214 (2026)

Parenting and support decreed when parents live apart

✓ current as of May 2026

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SECTION HISTORY

PL 1965, c. 19, §6 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 479, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 481, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 578, §§3,7 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 668, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 677, §18 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 174, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 195, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 564, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 813, §1 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 862, §48 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 53, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 652, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 750, §3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 179, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 156, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 272, §1 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 337, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 834, §B1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 75, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 164, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 453, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 472, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 172, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 405, §2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §A2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 694, §B1 (RP). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 415, §1 (AMD).

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 9 cases, 1987–1997 · leading case: Melanson v. Belyea, 1997 ME 150 (Me. 1997).

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Melanson v. Belyea, 1997 ME 150 (Me. 1997). · cites it 2× “19 M.R.S.A. § 214(9) (Supp.1996). [¶ 10] In summary, we conclude that the courts, in response to a motion for a modification, have the authority to modify divorce judgments entered prior to January 1990 to provide support payments until a child's 19th birthday or high school…”

Jackson v. Weaver, 678 A.2d 1036 (Me. 1996). · cites it 2× “In 1993 Jackson filed a complaint against Weaver in the District Court for the determination of the parental rights and responsibilities as to her son pursuant to 19 M.R.S.A. § 214 (Supp.1995). The complaint was served personally on Weaver in Tennessee.”

Philbrick v. Cummings, 534 A.2d 1307 (Me. 1987). · cites it 2× “Moreover, in determining the best interests of the child under the second prong of the Stevens analysis, a judge is bound to employ the standards set forth in the twelve factors found under 19 M.R.S.A. § 214(5) (1986 Cum.Supp.). Although the court need not specifically discuss…”

Miller v. Miller, 677 A.2d 64 (Me. 1996). “" See 19 M.R.S.A. § 214(2)(A) & 752(5) (Supp.1995).”

Dep't of Human Servs. v. Brennick, 597 A.2d 933 (Me. 1991). · cites it 3× “Contrary to Brennick’s contentions, a judgment establishing paternity and providing for the future support of a minor child pursuant to 19 M.R.S.A. § 214 (Supp. 1990) does not obviate the right of the mother or the Department of Human Services to seek reimbursement for the past…”

Luhr v. Bickford, 661 A.2d 1141 (Me. 1995). “Thereafter, Luhr filed a complaint for determination of parental rights and responsibilities pursuant to 19 M.R.S.A. § 214 (Supp. 1994), and a motion to consolidate the two cases.”

Cooley v. Powell, 544 A.2d 752 (Me. 1988). · cites it 2× “1987) a declaration of his paternity of her children and enforcement of his liability for her expenses, and under 19 M.R.S.A. § 214 (Supp.1987) an award to her of parental rights and responsibilities and support payments from Powell.”

McKinley v. McKinley, 651 A.2d 821 (Me. 1994). “1993), and a determination of their parental rights and responsibilities with respect to their two children, pursuant to 19 M.R.S.A. § 214 (Supp. 1993). Martha filed an answer and counterclaim to the action seeking protection from any liability arising from the joint income tax…”

Briggs v. Eschete, 648 A.2d 680 (Me. 1994). · cites it 3× “In July 1988, Briggs filed an action for custody and visitation pursuant to 19 M.R.S.A. § 214 (Supp.1993). Prior to the hearing, the parties participated in two mediation sessions, but before the third scheduled session, Es-chete and the child moved to Louisiana.”

— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19, § 214(10) — 1 case

Cooley v. Powell, 544 A.2d 752 (Me. 1988). “1987) a declaration of his paternity of her children and enforcement of his liability for her expenses, and under 19 M.R.S.A. § 214 (Supp.1987) an award to her of parental rights and responsibilities and support payments from Powell.”

— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19, § 214(2)(A) — 1 case

Miller v. Miller, 677 A.2d 64 (Me. 1996). “" See 19 M.R.S.A. § 214(2)(A) & 752(5) (Supp.1995).”

— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19, § 214(4) — 1 case

Briggs v. Eschete, 648 A.2d 680 (Me. 1994). “In July 1988, Briggs filed an action for custody and visitation pursuant to 19 M.R.S.A. § 214 (Supp.1993). Prior to the hearing, the parties participated in two mediation sessions, but before the third scheduled session, Es-chete and the child moved to Louisiana.”

— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19, § 214(5) — 1 case

Philbrick v. Cummings, 534 A.2d 1307 (Me. 1987). “Moreover, in determining the best interests of the child under the second prong of the Stevens analysis, a judge is bound to employ the standards set forth in the twelve factors found under 19 M.R.S.A. § 214(5) (1986 Cum.Supp.). Although the court need not specifically discuss…”

— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19, § 214(9) — 2 cases

Melanson v. Belyea, 1997 ME 150 (Me. 1997). “19 M.R.S.A. § 214(9) (Supp.1996). [¶ 10] In summary, we conclude that the courts, in response to a motion for a modification, have the authority to modify divorce judgments entered prior to January 1990 to provide support payments until a child's 19th birthday or high school…”

Dep't of Human Servs. v. Brennick, 597 A.2d 933 (Me. 1991). “Contrary to Brennick’s contentions, a judgment establishing paternity and providing for the future support of a minor child pursuant to 19 M.R.S.A. § 214 (Supp. 1990) does not obviate the right of the mother or the Department of Human Services to seek reimbursement for the past…”

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