Hi, dont know if anyone can help me. I am about to get embroiled in s117 Succession Act case and also under the doctrine of advancement. I understand it all so am considering all my options.
My query is this though - does anyone know where someone stands if the person on their birth certificate is not the natural mother. NO adoption took place. Just private arrangement within family to keep secrets. Would the child have lost "inheritance rights" from the natural birth mother or if DNA proves parentage does the birth certificate with wrong names on get ignored? For sure no adoption took place.
Any guidance would be useful.