Whether you are a father seeking to legitimate your child born outside of a marriage, or a mother wanting to file a paternity action to establish support, the attorneys at Burney & Reese can help. Too many individuals wait until a relationship dissolves to legitimate a child and unexpected consequences can arise as a result of the delay.
Until there is a Court order legitimating a child born outside of a marriage, a father has no legal rights in Georgia. On the other end, with regard to the mother seeking support, a child’s legitimate parent has a duty to support the child, pursuant to Georgia law. In some situations, there is a possibility of seeking retroactive support for the time prior to the entry of a court order.
If any of these issues relate to you, contact us to learn more.
