BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRATION ACT - SECT 21 Dispute about child's name

Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

Dispute about child's name 21. Dispute about child's name

(1) If there is a dispute between parents about a child's name, either parent may apply to the Court for a resolution of the dispute.

(2) On an application under subsection (1), the Court may -

(a) resolve the dispute about the child's name as the Court considers appropriate; and

(b) order the Registrar to register the child's name in a form specified in the order.