Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

break-up before child birth

I was involved in a relationship with a woman who has become pregnant, and I would like to protect my rights as father to this child. As well, I am unaware of the rights I have as father to my child.


Asked on 1/03/06, 5:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: break-up before child birth

Georgia has a putative father registry where you can register your paternity, insuring notice if she tried to give up the child for adoption.

One good solution may be to see a lawyer to draw up paperwork to be filed with a court to legitimize the child. If you're in metro Atlanta, we could assist with that.

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Answered on 1/03/06, 6:35 pm


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