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Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1997
13Dispute about child’s name
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13 Dispute about child’s name (1) If there is a dispute between the parents of a child about the child’s name, either parent may apply to the Magistrates Court for a resolution of the dispute. (2) On an application under subsection (1), the Magistrates Court may— (a) resolve the dispute about the child’s name as the court considers appropriate; and (b) order the registrar-general to register the child’s name in a form specified in the order.