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Family Proceedings Act 1980

Maintenance of spouses and de facto partners - Other orders related to maintenance of children

80: Power of Family Court to make maintenance orders against natural parent

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"The Family Court can order a parent to pay maintenance for their child."

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You can apply to the Family Court under section 79. The Family Court will hear and decide your application. You can find more information about this in section 79.

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Part 6Maintenance of spouses and de facto partners
Other orders related to maintenance of children

80Power of Family Court to make maintenance orders against natural parent

  1. Every application under section 79 shall be heard and determined in the Family Court.

Notes
  • Section 80 heading: amended, on , by section 11 of the Family Proceedings Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 7).
  • Section 80: amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).