Administrative Process
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 12
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-12.html)
Proceedings To Amend Or Set Aside Administrative Decisions; Proceedings To Appeal Agency
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Best Practices/Good Ideas
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Initiatives
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/Initiatives.htm)
State of Maine child support initiatives
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Centralized Collections/Disbursement
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 14
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-14.html)
Collection Of Support Debt General Rules
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Court-Ordered Testing
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What is genetic/DNA paternity testing?
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/Genetic_Testing.htm)
Genetic/DNA paternity testing examines a person's genetic markers. A child's paternity can be determined by looking at genes from the mother, child and biological father
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Customer Service
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Child Support Questions
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/feedback.html)
You may request and provide information about your case.
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Client Services
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/Services.htm)
The Division of Support Enforcement & Recovery provides two levels/types of service.
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Client Services
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/support-services/client-services.html)
Information on the types of services provided.
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Contact Us
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/feedback.htm)
Child Support Questions - to request or provide information about your case
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DSER Guide to Services
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/dser_guide_to_services.htm)
DSER establishes and enforces child support obligations, and when necessary, establishes paternity.
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Full Services
(http://www.state.me.us/dhs/bfi/dser/Full_Service.htm)
This section provides information about the Division's child support services in Full Service Cases.
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How to Use the Voice Response System
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/HowToUseVRU.htm)
Information about the use of the Voice Response System
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Limited Service Cases
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/Limited_Service.htm)
The department's only responsibility on a limited services case is to accept and disburse payments.
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Voice Response Features
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/VRUFeatures.htm)
Recording Caller Information and Informational Responses
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Employer New Hire Reporting
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Employers Page - New Hire File Layouts
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/employer/field-definitions.html)
Information for employers on New Hire file layouts
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Employers Page - New Hire Report By....
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/employer/new-hire.html)
Employers can report New Hire by using several categories.
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Employers Page - New Hire Reporting Instructions
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/employer/instructions.html)
Employers can find the New Hire reporting instructions on this page.
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 23
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-23.html)
Employer Reporting
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Employment
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Employers Page
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/Employers_Page.htm)
Employers links to electronic funds transfer and new hire information.
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Employers Page - New Hire FAQ's
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/employer/faq.html)
An employers page for New Hire frequently asked question's.
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Enforcement
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 10
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-10.html)
Proceedings under 19A MRSA § 2352 (Notice of Support Debt) and 19A MRSA § 2359 (Expedited Income Withholding)
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 16
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-16.html)
Federal Income Tax Refund Offset
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 17
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-17.html)
State Income Tax Refund Offset
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 22
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-22.html)
Revocation of Motor Vehicle Operators Licenses; Proceedings Under 19A MRSA §2202.
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Service Types
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/services.htm)
The Division of Support Enforcement & Recovery provides two levels/types of service.
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Application: Non Welfare
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/Application.htm)
Information about Support Services and the PDF form to apply.
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Application (Non-Welfare)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/application.html)
Application and information for non-welfare customers.
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Establishment of Orders
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Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation - Guidelines 2
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/guidelines/guide2.html)
Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation $30,000.00 to $60,000.00
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Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation - Guidelines 3
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/guidelines/guide3.html)
Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation $60,600.00 to $90,000.00.
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Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation - Guidelines 4
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/guidelines/guide4.html)
Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation $90,600.00 to $120,000.00
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Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation - Guidelines 5
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/guidelines/guide5.html)
Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation $126,600.00 to $160,800.00.
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Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation - Guidelines 7
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/guidelines/guide7.html)
Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation $201,000.00 to $240,800.00.
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Maine Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligation - Manual Section 6
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/guidelines/guide1.html)
Guideline for $8,591.00 to $29,400.00
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FPLS Access
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CSENet 2000 State Contact Information
(http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/csenet/contacts/states/maine.htm)
The states with whom Maine is currently exchanging interstate information via CSENet.
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Legislation
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Title 19-A - Chapter 65, SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
(http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/19-A/title19-Ach65sec0.html)
Chapter 65: SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT (HEADING: PL 1995, c. 694, Pt. B, @2 (new); Pt. E, @2 (aff))
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License Suspension
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 22
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-22.html)
Revocation of Motor Vehicle Operators Licenses; Proceedings Under 19A MRSA §2202.
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Locate
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CSENet 2000 State Contact Information
(http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/newhire/csenet/contacts/states/maine.htm)
The states with whom Maine is currently exchanging interstate information via CSENet.
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Manuals
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Chapter 11 - Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-11.html)
These are the rules for hearings.
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/manual.htm)
Child support enforcement manual for the State of Maine.
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/index.html)
Chapters 1 - 24 of the Maine Child Support Manual
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual (Chapter 1 - Preliminary Statement)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-1.html)
This is chapter 1 (preliminary statement) of the Maine Child Support Manual.
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual (Chapter 2 - Definitions)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-2.html)
Chapter 2 of the manual provides the definitions associated with child support.
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual (Chapter 3)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-3.html)
Chapter 3 deals with the support enforcement services
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual (Chapter 4 - Fees)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-4.html)
Chapter 4 provides information on fees associated with child support enforcement.
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual (Chapter 5 - Limitation of Debt; Bar Against Collection SSI)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-5.html)
Information on several topics is provided.
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual (Chapter 6 - Child Support Guidelines)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-6.html)
You will find the child support guidelines in Chapter 6
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual (Chapter 7 - Implemenation of Child Support Guidelines)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-7.html)
Information on the implementation of the child support guidelines.
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual (Chapter 8 - Administrative Establishment of Child Support Obligations)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-8.html)
Information on the administrative establishment of child support obligations
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual (Chapter 9 - Proceedings Under 19A MRSA §§ 1601-1616; Expedited Process for the Commencement of Paternity Actions)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-9.html)
Information on legal actions
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 10
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-10.html)
Proceedings under 19A MRSA § 2352 (Notice of Support Debt) and 19A MRSA § 2359 (Expedited Income Withholding)
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 12
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-12.html)
Proceedings To Amend Or Set Aside Administrative Decisions; Proceedings To Appeal Agency
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 13
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-13.html)
Disposition Of Proceedings By Settlement, Stipulation Or Consent Decision; Waivers
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 14
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-14.html)
Collection Of Support Debt General Rules
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 16
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-16.html)
Federal Income Tax Refund Offset
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 17
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-17.html)
State Income Tax Refund Offset
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 18
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-18.html)
Unemployment Compenstation
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 19
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-19.html)
Periodic Review and Modification of Support Orders
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 20
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-20.html)
Disclosure of Information Pursuant to 19A MRSA § 2152
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 21
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-21.html)
Revocation and Nonrenewal of Occupational or Recreational Licenses; Proceeding Under 19A MRSA §2201.
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 22
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-22.html)
Revocation of Motor Vehicle Operators Licenses; Proceedings Under 19A MRSA §2202.
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 23
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-23.html)
Employer Reporting
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Medical Support
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Medical Expense Reimbursement
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/Medical.htm)
The information provided here lets you know what you should do if you would like the Division to attempt to get you reimbursement from the non-custodial parent for a child or children's medical bills which you have paid, in cases in which the non-custodial parent is required by the child support order to pay the bills or a share of them.
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Medical Expense Reimbursement
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/support-services/medical-reimbursement.html)
This is what you should do if you would like the Division to attempt to get you reimbursement from the non-custodial parent for a child or children's medical bills which you have paid, in cases in which the non-custodial parent is required by the child support order to pay the bills or a share of them.
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National/State Directories of New Hire
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Information for Multistate Employers
(http://www.cse.state.ma.us/programs/newhire/newhire.htm#20)
Instructions for Multistate reporting
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New Hire
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/New_Hire.htm)
Maine initiated New Hire Reporting in January 1995, over a year before Welfare Reform mandated it. Maines law is tougher than the Federal Law and it has benefited the children of Maine
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New Hire Frequently Asked Questions
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/NHfaq's.htm)
New Hire information
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New Hire Reporting Instructions
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/NH_Instructions.htm)
Report each employee you hire, rehire or terminate
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Report By Web
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/NHReport.htm)
Form to report each employee you hire, rehire or terminate.
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New Hire
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Employers Page - New Hire File Layouts
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/employer/field-definitions.html)
Information for employers on New Hire file layouts
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Employers Page - New Hire Report By....
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/employer/new-hire.html)
Employers can report New Hire by using several categories.
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Employers Page - New Hire Reporting Instructions
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/employer/instructions.html)
Employers can find the New Hire reporting instructions on this page.
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Information for Multistate Employers
(http://www.cse.state.ma.us/programs/newhire/newhire.htm#20)
Instructions for Multistate reporting
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 23
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-23.html)
Employer Reporting
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New Hire
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/New_Hire.htm)
Maine initiated New Hire Reporting in January 1995, over a year before Welfare Reform mandated it. Maines law is tougher than the Federal Law and it has benefited the children of Maine
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New Hire Frequently Asked Questions
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/NHfaq's.htm)
New Hire information
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New Hire Reporting Instructions
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/NH_Instructions.htm)
Report each employee you hire, rehire or terminate
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Report By Web
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/NHReport.htm)
Form to report each employee you hire, rehire or terminate.
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Offset/Intercept/Liens
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 10
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-10.html)
Proceedings under 19A MRSA § 2352 (Notice of Support Debt) and 19A MRSA § 2359 (Expedited Income Withholding)
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 16
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-16.html)
Federal Income Tax Refund Offset
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 17
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-17.html)
State Income Tax Refund Offset
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Paternity
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Confidentiality
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/Confidentiality.htm)
The laws of Maine and the rules of the Maine Office of Vital Records protect all paternity acknowledgment, adoption and birth certificate information on a child.
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Establishing Paternity for Your Child
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/Paternity.htm)
This site provides information on establishing paternity in Maine.
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MAPP Contacts
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/mappcontact.htm)
More information about paternity forms, videos, posters, certified copies and birth certificates
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Paternity FAQ's
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/PatFaq's.htm)
Frequently Asked Questions About Paternity
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What is Paternity?
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/What%20is%20Paternity.htm)
Establishing paternity provides a child with a legal father.
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What is a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity? (AOP)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/AOP.htm)
A voluntary acknowledgment of paternity (AOP) is a legal form that, when signed and notarized, says that the man is the legal father of a child.
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What is genetic/DNA paternity testing?
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/Genetic_Testing.htm)
Genetic/DNA paternity testing examines a person's genetic markers. A child's paternity can be determined by looking at genes from the mother, child and biological father
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Public Information/Outreach
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Announcements
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/announcements.html)
Announcements concerning military personnel and the voice response system.
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Glossary
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/glossary.htm)
Glossary of Child Support Enforcement Terms
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Home Page for Maine
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/)
Maine Child Support Enforcement Home page
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Initiatives
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/initiatives.html)
Information on the child support initiatives.
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Links
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/links.htm)
Links to other Child Support Enforcement resources
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Maine Child Support (Division of Support Enforcement & Recovery)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/)
The division is responsible for the development and implementation of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures necessary to assure that all non-custodial parents are contributing to the economic support of their children.
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Maine Child Support Office'
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/contact_us.html)
Contact information for the Maine child support office
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State of Maine Judicial Branch
(http://www.courts.state.me.us/rules_forms_fees/pub_forms.html)
Publications & Forms for Child Support
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Voice Response Features
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/voice-response.html)
Information on how to use the voice response system.
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Review and Modification of Orders
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Maine Child Support Enforcement Manual - Chapter 19
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/manual/chapter-19.html)
Periodic Review and Modification of Support Orders
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Order Review
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/dser/support-services/order-review.html)
Requests for order reviews are forwarded by the Case Review Unit to the appropriate field office for evaluation.
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Order Review
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/order_review.htm)
In order to determine whether present circumstances are such that legal action should be taken at this time to attempt to increase the amount of the child support order, the Division will need to obtain certain financial information about both parents and about certain expenses for the child or children covered by the order.
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Training
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Muskie School of Public Service
(http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/m_view_publication.jsp?id=979)
A competency model for child support enforcement agents
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Voluntary Acknowledgement
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What is a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity? (AOP)
(http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/bfi/dser/AOP.htm)
A voluntary acknowledgment of paternity (AOP) is a legal form that, when signed and notarized, says that the man is the legal father of a child.
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