HL Deb 17 May 2004 vol 661 c300GC

12 (1) This paragraph applies if the financial provision specified in an application under this Part or a request under paragraph 14—

  1. (a) includes, or
  2. (b) consists of,
provision in respect of a child of the family.

(2) The court must not make an order under this Part unless it considers that the provision which the applicant or the respondent (as the case may be) has agreed to make in respect of the child provides for, or makes a proper contribution towards, the financial needs of the child.