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.
They certainly can. The judge is the 500 lb elephant in the room. He or she can make any ruling they so desire as long as it is not in violation of state law and the laws of Georgia state that the named father has an obligation to support their child whether the child is legitimized or not, unless the father can prove via a court ordered paternity test that he is not the father. Legitimization of the child is to protect the father's right to visitation and custody and has absolutely nothing to do with support obligations.
No. This will require legal action.
In Georgia, if you marry the mother of your child after the child is born, the child is automatically legitimized through the marriage. This means that the child has the same legal rights as if they were born to married parents from the outset. However, it is advisable to take formal steps to ensure all legal documentation reflects this status, especially if there are custody or support considerations.
Your spouse may adopt the child but the court will have to serve notice of that proceeding to the biological father.
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In Georgia, a parent can kick their child out at age 18, which is the age of majority in the state. Before that age, parents are responsible for providing care and support for their child.
Unless the child has been legally emancipated by the courts, no. A child must reach the age of majority in Georgia (18) before they may legally make the decision on where to live.
The court will likely enter a default order; if you are the obligor, you will not like its terms.
A child is no longer a minor in Georgia when he or she turns 18.
The legal age of majority in Georgia is 18. One must be 18 to enter into a legal and binding contract.
In Georgia, parents are legally responsible for their child until they reach the age of 18, regardless of whether the child moves out of the home before turning 18. This means that parents are still responsible for providing financial support, supervision, and guidance to their child until they reach the age of majority.
They will have a child to raise.