With that said here's the current Bill of Rights Father's currently have.
1. When can an unmarried father obtain parental rights and responsibilities towards his child?
An unmarried father does not always have automatic parental rights and responsibilities, however, he can obtain parental rights and responsibilities in the following circumstances:
if he was living with the child’s mother at the time of the child’s birth; or
if he, regardless of whether he has or is living with the mother of the child –consents or applies to be identified as the child’s father, or pays damages in terms of customary law;
contributes or has attempted in good faith to contribute to the child’s upbringing for a reasonable period; and
contributes or has attempted in good faith to contribute towards expenses in connection with the maintenance of the child for a reasonable period.
2. How can an unmarried father obtain parental rights and responsibilities?
If the unmarried father and the biological mother of the child cannot come to an agreement on the rights and responsibilities of the unmarried father, he can apply to the:
Children’s Court, for care and/or contact;
High Court for guardianship; or
High Court for care, contact and guardianship.
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