ALL fathers have a right to their kids
no matter WHAT it is also stated in some laws
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Yes, If he was married to your birth mother before you were born.
in the state of Georgia can unwed father give up there rights
Generally, no. Married or unmarried, the law considers the father's rights equally.
If you were not married when the child arrived the legal custody lies with the mother. The father have to prove paternity in court before he can get his parental rights.
In Georgia, if a child is not legitimized before the age of one, the biological father does not have legal rights to the child, including custody or visitation. The mother retains sole legal custody unless the father takes action to legitimize the child through the court. Additionally, the child may not be entitled to inheritance rights from the father. To establish legitimacy, the father must file a legitimation petition and prove paternity.
If a child is born out of wedlock in Georgia, the father must file a petition seeking legitimation through the courts to become the legal father. Putting a name on a birth certificate is not sufficient. In the legitimation proceeding, the court has the authority to make custody determinations. If the father has not filed for legitimation, he is a legal stranger to the child, and has no rights to custody.
None. Legally he is not a father with right to the baby until the baby have left the woman's body and if they are not married he have to prove paternoty before he gets paternal rights.
No, not in Georgia or anywhere else.
Prior to a divorce married parents have equal parental rights.Prior to a divorce married parents have equal parental rights.Prior to a divorce married parents have equal parental rights.Prior to a divorce married parents have equal parental rights.
Yes, equal to the mother.
Depends on your state. In MI, the legal father of the child is the mother's husband. If your child's father is not going to be your husband, do the right thing and let him be involved.