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Grandparent Issues: Maine
(Provided by: Divorce Source, Inc. Staff)

Grandparent Rights to Visitation:

Visitation may be granted if at least one of the child's parents or legal guardians has died. Until October 1, 1995, visitation also may be granted if there is a sufficient existing relationship between the grandparents and the grandchild or if a sufficient effort has been made to establish one. In all cases, the visitation must be in the child's best interest and not significantly interfere with any parent-child relationship. Additional affidavit required.

Title 19, Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, Section 1001 (19 M.R.S.A. §1001 et seq.).

When Adoption Occurs:

Adoption terminates all rights.

Child Custody Statutes:

Best interest of child considering:

1. child's age,
2. child's relationship with each party and other significant persons;
3. preference of child, if of suitable age and maturity;
4. duration and adequacy of child's current living arrangement, and desirability of maintaining continuity;
5. stability of proposed living arrangement;
6. motivation of the parties and their capacity to give love, affection and guidance;
7. child's adjustment to home, school and community;
8. each party's capacity to allow and encourage a relationship between the child and the other party;
9. each party's capacity to cooperate in child care;
10. the methods for assisting parental cooperation and resolving disputes, and each party's willingness to use those methods;
11. effect on the child if one party has sole authority regarding upbringing;
12. any history of domestic abuse; and
13. any other relevant factor.

19 M.R.S.A. §214 & §752.

Parents May Choose:

Yes

Go to: Grandparent Issues Informational Section

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