Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 - SECT 23

Dispute about child's name

23. 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.

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