19-A M.R.S. §1835: Standing to maintain proceeding

Subject to other provisions of this chapter, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by:

1. Child. The child;

2. Woman giving birth. The woman who gave birth to the child;

3. Person whose parentage to be adjudicated. A person whose parentage is to be adjudicated;

4. Department of Health and Human Services. The department; or

5. Representative of individual. A representative authorized by law to act for an individual who would otherwise be entitled to maintain a proceeding but who is deceased, incapacitated or a minor.