Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Legitimize a child
In the state of Georgia how does a father go about legitimizing a child born out of wedlock?
Also if he marries the mother does that legitimize the child?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Legitimize a child
In general it's done by a court case, but marriage can legitimate a child in some circumstances. I'd need details, so call me to discuss this.
Re: Legitimize a child
Marriage to the mother is generally sufficient to legitimate the relationship bewteen the father and the child. If that is not going to happen, a petition is typically filed by the father in the county where the mother and child reside. In addition to legitimation, other issues may include custody, child support, visitation/parenting time, etc.
For more information about legitimation in Georgia, see my blog at http://www.gafamilylawblog.com/legitimation/index.html
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