16   Time within which application must be made

(1)  An application for a parentage order in relation to a child may be made not less than 30 days and not more than 6 months after the child’s birth, subject to this section.

(2)  For a pre-commencement surrogacy arrangement, an application for a parentage order may be made not more than 2 years after the commencement of this section.

(3)  The Court may hear and determine an application for a parentage order that is made after the time limit for making an application under this section if the Court is satisfied that exceptional circumstances justify that action.