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In the state of Georgia, if the parents are not married, and never have been married to each other, then the biological mother holds all legal and physical custody rights over the child. Unwed fathers can only gain legal rights to the child through the legitimation process, which requires him to file a judicial petition. Our team has years of experience in this process and we will make sure everything is handled correctly, to ensure that you maximize your chances of a favorable outcome for you and your child.
If a couple is married when a child is born then both parents hold equal parental rights regardless of gender. Regardless of biological paternity, a man is automatically given parental rights and responsibilities if they are married. In the event that you discover that a child conceived during a marriage is not your child biologically, you must still go through court proceedings in order to terminate those rights and responsibilities.
In Georgia, married parents have equal parental rights regardless of gender. However, in the case of unmarried parents, the biological mother holds legal and physical custody rights over the child. An unwed father can only gain legal rights to the child through a legitimation process, which requires him to file a judicial petition.
Signing the birth certificate only helps to establish paternity, meaning the identity of the father, and can be used to establish child support payments. However, it does not give you any parental rights.
Yes. A father that is not on the birth certificate can still petition the Court for legitimation. The legitimation process is the only way to attain father’s rights for unwed fathers.
In Georgia, a father may be awarded full custody of his child if the court determines that it is in the child’s best interest. When making this determination, the court will take into account factors such as the parent’s compatibility with the child, as well as their ability to provide for the child’s essential needs.
According to Georgia law, custody decisions should not be based on gender, which means that mothers are not given preferential treatment. This is positive news for fathers because it means that they have an equal chance of being awarded custody if it is deemed to be in the child’s best interest.
Georgia Law allows a parent to voluntarily relinquish their parental rights, which may be deemed in the child’s best interests if another caregiver can provide better care. There are various reasons why a parent may decide to surrender their rights, but it does not always relieve the surrendering parent from their legal obligations such as child support.
In the event that your parental rights are terminated, you remain responsible for providing financial support for your child until an adoption process is completed. Additionally, until the child is adopted, they retain the right to inherit from you.
A court may terminate a father’s parental rights if he has been convicted of felonies or violent crimes against family members, or if he is incarcerated and the child has entered the foster care system.
Legitimation in Georgia refers to the legal recognition of a biological father as the child’s legal father when the child is born out of wedlock. Both the superior and juvenile courts have concurrent jurisdiction in legitimation cases.
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