§952. Payment of spousal support, fees and support
1.
Definition.
As used in this section, "decree of spousal support, support or costs" means a decree or order:
A.
For spousal support or payment of money instead of spousal support;
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
B.
For support of children;
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
C.
For support pending a divorce action;
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
D.
For payment of related attorney's fees;
[PL 2005, c. 323, §7 (AMD).]
E.
For alteration of an existing decree or order for the custody or support of a child; or
[PL 2005, c. 323, §7 (AMD).]
F.
For division and disposition of property ancillary to a divorce judgment, including, but not limited to, proceedings to effectuate a qualified domestic relations order; to reach, attach or liquidate property; or to quiet title.
[PL 2005, c. 323, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 323, §§7, 8 (AMD).]
2.
Order pending petition.
Pending a petition to enforce a decree of spousal support, support or costs and after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the court may order either spouse to pay to the other spouse or to the other spouse's attorney sufficient money for the prosecution of or defense against the petition.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
3.
Attorney's fees.
Attorney's fees awarded in the nature of support may be made payable immediately or in installments.
[PL 2005, c. 323, §9 (AMD).]
4.
Enforcement.
The court may enforce an order as provided under chapter 65.
[PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. E, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 694, §B2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 694, §E2 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 323, §§7-9 (AMD).