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Alimony Child Support in Maine

In Maine, alimony and child support are treated as separate obligations under different statutes, and neither is automatically offset by the other. Child support is governed by 19‑A M.R.S. § 2001 et seq., which applies a guideline formula that the Maine Child Support Calculator uses to compute the amount. Spousal support falls under § 951‑A, which sets out factors for the court to consider rather than a fixed formula. The law provides exceptions to the guidelines, and the official source contains the full detail. The worked example below shows how the calculator applies the verified figure of 0% to produce a result. To estimate your own specific obligation, use the DocketMath calculator.

Governing authority

In Maine, the alimony child support rule is set by 19-A M.R.S. § 2001 et seq. (child); § 951-A (spousal support). The verified packet cites 19-A M.R.S. § 2001 et seq. (child); § 951-A (spousal support) (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/19-A/title19-Ach63sec0.html).

Maine alimony child support: the verified value is 0% under 19-A M.R.S. § 2001 et seq. (child); § 951-A (spousal support). The verified packet cites 19-A M.R.S. § 2001 et seq. (child); § 951-A (spousal support) (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/19-A/title19-Ach63sec0.html).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.