Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

My child was conceived in Blakley, Georgia but was born and resides in Florida

Does Georgia have jurisdiction over this case if the child never lived there and the parents were never married?

Also please note the father was born in Florida but moved to Georgia after medical school.


Asked on 1/15/15, 2:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Tahira Piraino Tahira P. Piraino

It appears a case is pending in Georgia, but you failed to state what type of case. If you were never married, I will assume it is a legitimation action. If so, if the mother resides out of state, the father can file a Petition in the county of his residence or the residence of the child if the child is in this State. If a mother resides in the State of Georgia, it must be filed in the county of her residence.

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Answered on 1/15/15, 8:19 am


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