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I-12.05 - Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act

Section 11
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Parentage
11(1)A New Brunswick court may determine the parentage of a child if
(a) it is in issue in a hearing under this Part, and
(b) a court of competent jurisdiction in Canada has not made a previous determination of the issue.
11(2)Subject to subsection (3), a determination of parentage under this section only has effect for the purpose of proceedings under this Act.
11(3)A New Brunswick court may make a determination of parentage that has the same effect as a declaratory order made under section 100 of the Family Services Act if the court is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so, having regard to all the circumstances of the case, including the nature and quality of the evidence presented.
11(4)Sections 100 to 110 of the Family Services Act apply to a determination under subsection (3).
Parentage
11(1)A New Brunswick court may determine the parentage of a child if
(a) it is in issue in a hearing under this Part, and
(b) a court of competent jurisdiction in Canada has not made a previous determination of the issue.
11(2)Subject to subsection (3), a determination of parentage under this section only has effect for the purpose of proceedings under this Act.
11(3)A New Brunswick court may make a determination of parentage that has the same effect as a declaratory order made under section 100 of the Family Services Act if the court is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so, having regard to all the circumstances of the case, including the nature and quality of the evidence presented.
11(4)Sections 100 to 110 of the Family Services Act apply to a determination under subsection (3).