Maine Revised Statutes

Title 18-A, Article 9: ADOPTION

Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

18-A §9-101. Short title

18-A §9-102. Definitions

18-A §9-103. Jurisdiction

18-A §9-104. Venue; transfer

18-A §9-105. Rights of adopted persons

18-A §9-106. Legal representation

18-A §9-107. Indian Child Welfare Act

18-A §9-108. Application of prior laws

Part 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNAL RIGHTS AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

18-A §9-201. Establishment of paternity

18-A §9-202. Surrender and release; consent

18-A §9-203. Duties and responsibilities subsequent to surrender and release

18-A §9-204. Termination of parental rights

18-A §9-205. Review

Part 3: ADOPTION PROCEDURES

18-A §9-301. Petition for adoption and change of name; filing fee

18-A §9-302. Consent for adoption

18-A §9-303. Petition

18-A §9-304. Investigation; guardian ad litem; registry

18-A §9-305. Evidence; procedure

18-A §9-306. Allowable payments; expenses

18-A §9-307. Adoption not granted

18-A §9-308. Final decree; dispositional hearing

18-A §9-309. Appeals

18-A §9-310. Records confidential

18-A §9-311. Interstate placements

18-A §9-312. Foreign adoptions

18-A §9-313. Advertisement

18-A §9-314. Immunity from liability for good faith reporting; proceedings

18-A §9-315. Annulment of the adoption decree

Part 4: ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

18-A §9-401. Authorization; special needs children

18-A §9-402. Adoption assistance

18-A §9-403. Administration

18-A §9-404. Rules