Joinder of a parentage proceeding with an action for divorce, annulment, separate maintenance, or child support and custody is left to state law. This should be considered in choosing which court in a state is to be given jurisdiction over proceedings under this Act.

Maine Comment

Section 1834 of the UPA 2002 is replaced with a new provision section 1834 that clarifies that the Superior Court and Probate Court, in addition to the District Court, have authority to adjudicate parentage when parentage is an issue in a proceeding pending in either court or when a parentage proceeding is joined with a proceeding in either court. This provision reflects the fact that the Superior Court continues to have jurisdiction over divorce actions filed before the creation of the Family Division in the District Court and the Probate Court often determines parentage in matters relating to adoption, guardianship and the administration of estates.

§1835. Protection of participants

Proceedings under this chapter are subject to other law of this State governing the health, safety, privacy and liberty of a child or other individual who could be jeopardized by disclosure of identifying information, including address, telephone number place of employment, social security number and the child's day- care facility and school.

Comment

(This is section 105 of the UPA.)

Source: UCCJEA (1997) § 209(e).

§1836.__Determination of maternity

Provisions of this chapter relating to determination of paternity apply to determinations of maternity.

Comment

(This is section 106 of the UPA.)

Source: UPA (1973) § 21.