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When parents who are not married or cohabiting welcome a child, various legal matters such as custody, child support and inheritance may eventually arise.

In Georgia, if a child is born out of wedlock, the law initially designates the mother as the sole custodian with full parental authority until the child undergoes “legitimation.” Legitimation is necessary for the biological father to pursue custody or visitation rights, effectively granting the mother sole custody and parental authority over the child. Legitimation proceedings enable the court to establish the child’s legitimacy, determine their name and ensure inheritance rights between the child and father.

Establishing paternity, which may entail a paternity lawsuit, is crucial. Once paternity is confirmed, the court can issue orders regarding paternity establishment and child support obligations. Our legal team has extensive experience in paternity cases and is equipped to guide clients through this challenging process with skillfulness and care.

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“Jonathan Tuggle is an excellent lawyer. He worked through a very difficult divorce case with me and helped turn our ship around from going in the wrong direction. We had many complicated family /custody issues which needed to be addressed. I appreciated their ethics while working this tedious process. Jonathan was extremely communicative and detail oriented throughout the entire process. I am very happy I hired this firm and would absolutely recommend them if you are in a difficult or high income divorce case.”

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