s 31
In forceInitial counsellor’s affidavit
Chapter 3Parentage orders
Part 2Making a parentage order
31 Initial counsellor’s affidavit
The affidavit sworn by the appropriately qualified counsellor who gave counselling to the birth mother, the birth mother’s spouse (if any) and the intended parents (the relevant persons) must verify a report prepared by the counsellor addressing the matter mentioned in section 22(2)(e)(ii), including by stating—
(a)
the reasons the counsellor is an appropriately qualified counsellor; and
(b)
that counselling about the surrogacy arrangement and its social and psychological implications was given to the relevant persons before the surrogacy arrangement was made.
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