Can I file a case against my mom and ask for child support?
Full Question:
I’m a resident of Maine. My mom’s boyfriend kicked me out of my mom's house and now I have nowhere to go. I don’t even have money to have food. Can I file a case against my mom and ask for child support?
03/08/2017 |
Category: Minors » Child Support |
State: Maine |
#33585
Answer:
17-A M.R.S. § 552 says:
“Nonsupport of dependents
1. A person is guilty of nonsupport of dependents if he knowingly fails to provide support which he is able by means of property or capacity for labor to provide and which he knows he is legally obliged to provide to a spouse, child or other person declared by law to be his dependent.
2. As used in this section, "support" includes but is not limited to food, shelter, clothing and other necessary care.
2-A. Prosecution may be brought in any venue where either the dependent or the defendant resides.
Nonsupport of dependents is a Class E crime.”
2. As used in this section, "support" includes but is not limited to food, shelter, clothing and other necessary care.
2-A. Prosecution may be brought in any venue where either the dependent or the defendant resides.
Nonsupport of dependents is a Class E crime.”
17-A M.R.S. § 1252 states:
“E. In the case of a Class E crime, the court shall set a definite period not to exceed 6 months.”
17-A M.R.S. § 1301 states the fine that one has to give for class E crime. As stated above child non-support is a class E crime.
“E. $ 1,000 for a Class E crime”
