Section 563. Paternity and support proceedings combined; apportionment  


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  • When a  proceeding  to  establish  paternity  is  initiated  under  this
      article,  the  court  on  its  own  motion  or  on  motion of any person
      qualified under article four of this act to file a support petition  may
      direct  the filing of a petition under article four to compel the mother
      to support her child. If the court enters an order of filiation, it  may
      apportion  the  costs  of the support and education of the child between
      the parents according to their respective means and responsibilities.