586. Proceedings for the support of a minor child may be instituted by the holder of parental authority, his tutor, or any person who has custody of him, according to the circumstances.
A parent providing in part for the needs of a child of full age unable to support himself may institute support proceedings on the child’s behalf, unless the child objects.
The court may order the support payable to the person who has custody of the child or to the parent of the child of full age who instituted the proceedings on the child’s behalf.
1991, c. 64, a. 586; 2004, c. 5, s. 2.