145FPower of court to make maintenance orders in respect of children

1. An application referred to in section 145A(b) must be heard and determined by a Family Court Judge.

2. However, if the respondent consents to the orders sought in the application no hearing is required and the orders sought may be made by—

3. a Family Court Judge; or
4. a Family Court Associate exercising the powers of a Family Court Judge.

5. Before making any orders under subsection (2), the Family Court Judge or Family Court Associate must—

6. advise the respondent to obtain legal advice; and
7. afford the respondent the opportunity to obtain that advice.