Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

62.   Contribution order

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    (1)   If a child has been placed in a child care service, the Court may make a contribution order compelling the parent of the child to contribute towards the maintenance of the child.

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    (2)   The contribution under subsection (1) must be reasonable and within the means of the parent and may be varied or dismissed by the Court if there is a change in the circumstances of the parent or the child.

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    (3)   A contribution order made under subsection (1) remains in force as long as the child is in the child care service.

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    (4)   A parent in relation to whom a contribution order has been made may make an application to the Court for the order to be varied or dismissed on the ground that the circumstances have changed since the order was made.