Would like to find out about the termina...

Asked by Alexandra on 27-05-2022 18:32:51
Question posted in the Family Law category relating to Western Cape

Would like to find out about the termination of parental rights (removing the fathers name of the birth certificate)What documents would be required

what conditions would need to be met

any additional information?

Brief summary:unmarried / never resided together / never a couple

fathers name is on the birth certificate

Father not involved since july 2019 (2 years and 10 months)

child is now 3 years and 4 months old

no contact or financial support

since july 2019

only partial payments over 4-5 months

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