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Last Updated: 1 December 2016
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH FAMILY DIVISIONS OF THE HIGH COURT AND THE MAGISTRATES COURT, TO MAKE FRESH PROVISIONS RELATING TO DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE, SPOUSAL AND CHILD SUPPORT, PARENTING RESPONSIBILITY AND SPOUSAL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE FOR MARRIAGE COUNSELLING AND RECONCILIATION, AND FOR RELATED MATTERS
[FAM 88] Who may apply88
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- (a)either or both of the child's parents;
- (b)a person representing the child under an order made under section 125; or
- (c)any other person concerned with the care, welfare or development of the child.
(2) A child maintenance order in relation to a child who is under the guardianship, or in the care (however described) of a person under a child welfare law may only be applied for by—
- (a)the child (through the guardian or care giver);
- (b)a parent of the child who has the daily care of the child;
- (c)a relative of the child who has the daily care of the child; or
- (d)a child welfare officer.