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?
2 Answers from Attorneys
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.
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.