Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

i need a paternity test when my ex girlfriend has her baby.

my girlfriend who got pregneant while we were together eventually told me shed been cheating on me and we need a paternity test. i left and she is threatening to never let me know if its my kid or not and saying the man she cheated with is signing the birth certificate. What can I do to ensure that there is a test done when the child is born and how can I gain a minimum of joint custody?


Asked on 10/12/08, 10:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: i need a paternity test when my ex girlfriend has her baby.

Once the child is born, retain a lawyer to file the appropriate court paperwork.

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Answered on 10/12/08, 10:23 pm
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: i need a paternity test when my ex girlfriend has her baby.

You can file a petition to legitimate the child. Custody, visitation, support, paternity, etc. can be decided in that case. Consult with a local attorney.

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Answered on 10/15/08, 3:33 pm


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