Legitimation Under Georgia Family Law

Legitimation in Georgia is the legal method a father must take to get parental rights to a child born out of wedlock. Only the biological father will petition the court for legitimation in Georgia. Previous to legitimation, the mother is vested with all parental rights. It makes no difference if the father's name is on the birth certificate or if the kid has the father's last name. In Georgia, an order of legitimation is necessary for the biological father to be recognized by Georgia law

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