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Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1999
21Dispute about child's name
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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.
(2) On an application under subsection (1) , the magistrate may –
(a) resolve the dispute about the child's name as the magistrate considers appropriate; and
(b) order the Registrar to register the child's name in a form specified in the order.