Knowledge Base Issues

What are the differences between an illegitimate and legitimate child?
If the parent dies intestate, a legitimate child is entitled to property from both parents. An illegitimate child cannot inherit his or her father's property if the father dies intestate. However,...
How does the court decide whom to award custody in an application?
The factors which help the Court to decide on the most suitable guardian are: Most importantly, the welfare of the child; The wishes of the parents; The wishes of the child if capable of...
Custody and guardianship
An important question that concerns parents' legal rights over their children who are minor as well as the obligations towards them is custody and guardian. Rights and obligation of parents are...
What is the liability of a man to maintain his children?
A man can be ordered by the court to pay maintenance for his children: if he has refused or neglected to provide for the children; if he has deserted his wife and the children are in her charge;...
Who is considered a child of marriage?
A child of marriage is: a child of both parties who is under the age of eighteen (18) years; a child of one party to the marriage accepted by the other party; an illegitimate child; and or a child...

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