Article 5 Application for declaration of parentageI1

An application by way of complaint to a justice of the peace or clerk of petty sessions for a declaration of parentage under Article 31B of the Order^f1 shall be made in Form FL1 and shall be supported by a statement which is signed and declared to be true. Provided that if the applicant is under the age of 18, the statement shall, unless otherwise directed, be made by his next friend.

An applicant shall file the documents referred to in paragraph (3) together with sufficient copies for one to be served, not less than 21 days prior to the date fixed for hearing, on each respondent.

The documents to be filed under paragraph (2) are—

A statement under paragraph (1) may contain statements of information or belief with the sources and grounds thereof.

At the same time as complying with paragraph (2) the applicant shall give notice of the proceedings in Form FL3 to the Crown Solicitor on behalf of the Attorney General and the Crown Solicitor shall notify the clerk of petty sessions within 14 days of such notice if the Attorney General intends to intervene in the proceedings.

A copy of Form FL3 shall, at least 7 days before the hearing of the application, be filed with the clerk of petty sessions and shall be endorsed with the date upon which and the manner in which service was effected on the Crown Solicitor.