Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

If 2 people have children out of wedlock and later get married, does this legitimate the children?


Asked on 12/02/09, 2:34 pm

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A child can be legitimized by marriage of the parties, by a legitimization action in court, or by proper legitimization paperwork. If done by marriage, it would still be wise to see a lawyer and document things to avoid a subsequent dispute over paternity.

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Answered on 12/07/09, 8:48 pm


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