# 19-A M.R.S. § 952: 19-A §952. Payment of spousal support, fees and support

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## Section

- **Citation:** 19-A M.R.S. § 952
- **Heading:** 19-A §952. Payment of spousal support, fees and support
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ME Code / Title 19-A / Part 2 / Chapter 29 / Section 952

## Text

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).]

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- [19-A M.R.S. § 902 19-A §902. Grounds; defenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T19-A_P2_C29_S902.md)
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- [19-A M.R.S. § 905 19-A §905. Investigation when custody of children involved](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_T19-A_P2_C29_S905.md)
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