Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Re: Legitimation

You are not required to sign any documents to allow him to legitimate. He has no rights to the child until he has a court order legitimating the child and grating him any custodial or visitation rights. As for child support, the law provides that child support is to be paid from the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent. The fact that you make more money will not obligate you to pay support.

Re: Legitimation

Under no circumstance would you be ordered to pay him child support, unless he gets custody. He is bluffing. However, you should consult with a local attorney about your refusal to sign the legitimation papers (which you have the right to do) about the possible detrimental future impact this may have on the child.

Re: Legitimation

You are not required to sign any documents, but, if you decline, he can still file, and a Court might still allow him to legitimate.

The father has no rights to visits with the child or custody until and unless he has a court order legitimating the child.

He has a duty to pay support, regardless of court orders and can be prosecuted if he goes a month without paying.