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Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1999
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### 21 Dispute about child's name
> > (1) If there is a dispute between parents about a child's name, either parent may apply to a magistrate for a resolution of the dispute.
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> > (2) On an application under [subsection (1)](#GS21@Gs1@EN) , the magistrate may –
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> > > > (a) resolve the dispute about the child's name as the magistrate considers appropriate; and
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> > > > (b) order the Registrar to register the child's name in a form specified in the order.