Paternity & Fathers' Rights Georgia
Court-Ordered DNA Tests in Georgia: Costs, Refusals, and Admissibility
When there is doubt about a child's biological parentage in Georgia, guessing or relying on family rumors is never a legally sound strategy. Whether you are a mother desperately se...
Disestablishing Paternity in Georgia: How to Remove Your Name from a Child's Birth Certificate
Finding out that you are not the biological father of a child you have been supporting financially and emotionally is a devastating shock. If your name is on the birth certificate...
Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgment (PAO) in Georgia Hospitals: What Unwed Fathers Must Know
When an unmarried couple welcomes a baby in Georgia, hospital staff will inevitably present them with a Voluntary Paternity Acknowledgment (PAO) form. While signing this document a...
The Difference Between Paternity and Legitimation in Georgia: A Complete Guide for Unmarried Fathers
When a child is born to unmarried parents in Georgia, the law heavily favors the mother's rights out of the gate. Many fathers mistakenly believe that simply taking a DNA test or s...
How to File for Legitimation in Georgia: Forms, Filing Fees, and Timelines
If you are an unmarried father in Georgia, holding your baby is only the first step of fatherhood. To protect your relationship with your child against future disputes, you must na...
Georgia's Putative Father Registry: How Unwed Fathers Can Legally Stop an Adoption
One of the most terrifying scenarios for an unmarried father is discovering that the mother of his child plans to put the baby up for adoption without his consent. If you are not l...