13Applications for parentage orders

13 Applications for parentage orders

(1)  The intended parent, or intended parents, in relation to a child may apply to the court for a parentage order in relation to the child.

(2)  An application may only be made under subsection (1) in accordance with sections 14 and 15 .

(3)  An application under subsection (1) must be –

(a) in the approved form; and

(b) accompanied by the prescribed fee; and

(c) lodged with the court.

(4)  An intended parent who makes an application under subsection (1) in relation to a child must serve on the birth parent, or birth parents, of the child a copy of the application.