(1) In proceedings
under this Subdivision in relation to the birth of a child, a court may make
such order as it thinks proper.
(2) In exercising its
powers under this Subdivision, a court may do all or any of the following
—
(a)
order payment of a lump sum, whether in one amount or by instalments;
(b)
order payment of a weekly, monthly or other periodic amount;
(c)
order that payment of an amount ordered to be paid be wholly or partly secured
as the court specifies;
(d)
order that any necessary instrument be executed, and that such documents of
title be produced and such other things be done, as are necessary to enable an
order to be carried out effectively or to provide security for the due
performance of an order;
(e)
order that payment be made to a specified person or public authority or into
court;
(f) make
a permanent order, an order pending the disposal of proceedings, an order for
a fixed period or an order until further order;
(g) make
an order imposing terms and conditions;
(h) make
an order by consent;
(i)
make any other order (whether or not of the same nature
as those referred to in paragraphs (a) to (h)) that it considers appropriate;
(j) make
an order under this Subdivision at any time (whether before or after the birth
of the relevant child).
(3) The rules may make
provision with respect to the making of orders under this Subdivision (whether
as to their form or otherwise) for the purpose of facilitating their
enforcement and the collection of amounts payable under them.