Archive for 2025

Father Or Donor? The Legal Complexities Of Known Sperm Donation In South Africa

When John agreed to donate sperm to assist his friend to become a mother, he thought he was just offering a kind gesture. However, years later, when he wanted to be part of the child’s life, the law didn’t seem to have a clear answer: Was he just a donor or a father with rights

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Divorce And Forfeiture Of Patrimonial Benefits

The legal consequence of marriage in community of property is that at the dissolution of such marriage, there shall be equal division of the joint estate. However, in some cases the court can deviate from the legal consequences that flow from marriage in community property and grant an order for forfeiture of patrimonial benefits of

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