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FAMILY COURT ACT 1997 - SECT 140

FAMILY COURT ACT 1997 - SECT 140

140 .         Time limit for institution of proceedings — FLA s. 67G

        (1)         Proceedings under this Subdivision in relation to the birth of a child may be instituted —

            (a)         at any time during the pregnancy of the mother; or

            (b)         after the birth of the child, but not later than 12 months after the birth except by leave of a court.

        (2)         A court must not grant leave under subsection (1)(b) unless it is satisfied that refusal to grant leave would cause hardship to the applicant, the child or another person.