Paternity

Life is complicated and, sometimes, messy. And, you may find yourself wondering whether you are the father of a baby that already has a presumed father, like a baby born to a married couple. In Georgia, challenging the paternity of a husband involves navigating...

Establishing paternity in Georgia gives you certain rights as a father. Once you’re legally deemed to be a child’s father, you can seek visitation and custody, and you can seek child support from the mother if you end up being the custodial parent. But if you don’t...

Many couples with children break up and struggle with dividing up financial responsibilities and childcare, while maintaining their relationships with the child. If a Georgia father wants to have the legal responsibility to care for his child, as well as the legal...

There are many reasons to establish paternity and for those who need help, there is information available about the process in Georgia. Paternity creates a legal relationship between the father and child and there are emotional benefits as well. Establishing paternity...

Finding out that you are going to be the father of a child can be a wonderful experience. However, if the situation is complicated, you may have to prove paternity before even getting a chance to be a part of your child’s life. Georgia like many states, presumes that...

Having the chance to be a parent is something many people dream of. Learning you are going to be a father can be exciting, as you look forward to raising and taking care of your child. But what if the mother of the child claims that you are not the father? You may be...

In Georgia, paternity is important for a child as well as the parents. Not only does it benefit the child to know who their father is and to have a relationship, but it is also critical for financial, medical and personal support. Often, there are paternity disputes...