Unmarried Parents: A New ‘Notice of Birth’ Ruling for Fathers, with 3 Surname Choices

“Whilst the Act no longer uses the term “illegitimate child” this is implied by the reference to so-called children “born out of wedlock” which continues to perpetuate the common law distinction between so-called “legitimate” and “illegitimate” children. This reference is a stark reminder that we, as a nation, are still grappling with outmoded legal terminology [...]

By |2021-11-05T13:39:31+02:00November 5th, 2021|Family Law, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Unmarried Parents: A New ‘Notice of Birth’ Ruling for Fathers, with 3 Surname Choices

South Africans – Don’t Lose Your Own Citizenship When You Apply for Another!

“… it cannot be said as the applicant suggests that the loss of citizenship takes place without notice and automatically as the citizen in that position has proper notice through the structure of the section of both the opportunity to seek consent to hold dual citizenship and the consequences of acquiring a second citizenship without [...]

By |2021-10-05T07:50:34+02:00October 5th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on South Africans – Don’t Lose Your Own Citizenship When You Apply for Another!
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