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Can a Gamete Donor be Considered a Parent?

Family Law, Children

Explore the complexities of parental rights and responsibilities in cases involving gamete donors under the Children’s Act 38 of 2005. This blog discusses a recent case where a lesbian couple and a sperm donor disputed the extent of his parental role, highlighting legal definitions and the best interests of the child.

Does the Hague Convention Apply in Cases of Disputed Habitual Residence?

Family Law, Children

Explore the case of Central Authority for RSA v DM [2024] ZAWCHC 170, where the court examined the concept of habitual residence in an international child abduction dispute under the Hague Convention. Learn about the critical factors considered, including mutual intent to relocate, jurisdictional facts, and the children’s preferences.

International Child Custody Laws: What are your rights?

Family Law, Children

Explore the legal intricacies of the Central Authority v NM [2024] case, which addresses international child abduction under the Hague Convention, focusing on habitual residence, wrongful retention, and defenses against child return.

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