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 5 - LIMITATION OF DEBT; BAR AGAINST COLLECTION (19-AM.R.S.A. Section 2302); SSI
Section 144-351-5-7 - ACTIONS ALLOWED

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-351-5-7

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, when a responsible parent is in receipt of public assistance for his or her natural or adopted children living in his or her home, or receives SSI, the Division may take action that does not constitute collection, including, but not limited to, the following:

A. Proceeding under Chapter 8 of this Manual to establish or amend a child support obligation

B. Proceeding under 19-A M.R.S. §2352 to establish a responsible parent's obligation to pay past support

C. Filing a lien under 19-A M.R.S. §2357

D. Investigating and aiding in the prosecution of criminal nonsupport

E. Reporting a debt to a consumer reporting agency under 10 M.R.S. §1329

F. Establishing paternity

G. Denying or revoking a passport.

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