Any woman who is single, a widow, or a married woman living apart from her husband, may make an application for a summons, and it is immaterial where the child is begotten, provided it is born in England. An application for a summons may be made before the birth of the child, but in this case, the statement of the mother must be in the form of a sworn deposition.
A woman who is single, widowed, or separated from her husband may apply for a summons in England, regardless of where the child was conceived. This application can be submitted before the child's birth, but the mother's statement must be under oath.