Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 351 - Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual
Chapter 3 - SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Section 144-351-3-4 - APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Availability

Parents and legal guardians not receiving TANF or IV-E Foster Care payments and non-TANF Medicaid recipients may receive support enforcement services by making an application to the Division.

B. Application

Application for support enforcement services shall be made in a manner acceptable to the Division. A properly completed UIFSA petition may be considered an application for services if filed by or on behalf of a non-resident custodian/legal guardian.

C. Application Fees

1. There shall be an application fee of one dollar ($1.00). Any fees necessary for the use of federal support enforcement assistance and costs for other services including, but not limited to, paternity testing, filing/service fees, federal "locate only" fees and legal services may be charged to the custodial party in advance or may be deducted from monthly collections.

2. The Department may waive collection of all or part of the aforementioned fees or costs.

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