(1) The following persons who have custody of a child may apply to a Family Tribunal for a maintenance order for the child:

(a) a parent of the child;

(b) the guardian of the child; or

(c) any other person.

(2) The following may also apply to a Family Tribunal for a maintenance order:

(a) the child by his next friend;

(b) a probation officer;

(c) a social welfare officer; or

(d) the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice.

(3) The application for maintenance may be made against any person who is liable to maintain the child or contribute towards the maintenance of the child.