Legitimation

(Establishing Parental Rights)

Legitimation Attorney Serving Roswell, Johns Creek, Berkeley Lake, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Cumming, Milton, Peachtree Corners & Dunwoody, GA

In Georgia, an unmarried father must file a legitimation action to gain legal parental rights. We help fathers in Roswell, Johns Creek, Berkeley Lake, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Cumming, Milton, Peachtree Corners, Dunwoody, and surrounding areas navigate the process to establish custody, visitation, and legal recognition of their child relationship.

Why Legitimation Matters

Uncontested divorce means both parties agree on all terms, including:

Grants legal custody and visitation rights

Required before a father can request child support modification or decision-making authority

Benefits the child (inheritance, insurance, identity)

What the Process Involves

Filing in the proper county

Notifying the child’s mother

Agreeing on a parenting plan or attending a hearing

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