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Legitimation

Legitimation is a way for a father to claim legal parentage of a child u201cborn out of wedlock.u201d <br>It goes beyond a mere acknowledgement of paternity.<br> In Georgia, establishing paternity gives a court the power to enforce a fatheru2019s duty to support a child financially,<br>

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Legitimation

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  1. Legitimation Legitimation is a way for a father to claim legal parentage of a child “born out of wedlock.” It goes beyond a mere acknowledgement of paternity. In Georgia, establishing paternity gives a court the power to enforce a father’s duty to support a child financially,

  2.  Legitimation also gives the father the right to inherit from the child and the right to petition the court for custody or visitation. • Without legitimation, only the mother of a child born out of wedlock has any custody rights. • You may balk at the indignity of having to formally claim or "adopt" your own flesh and blood. Nonetheless, it is necessary if you want to be involved in your child's upbringing. Waiting too long to legitimate your child could result in forfeiting your parental rights.

  3. If you or a family member needs assistance with legitimation or legal guardianship, the first step is to schedule a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who can properly guide you through the process. • If you would like to discuss your case in more detail, please do not hesitate to call our office and schedule a consultation to speak with attorney Crystal Wright.

  4. Divorce, property division, custody battles, child support disputes, and other family law issues can be problematic and upsetting. • Often, tough decisions must be made, and the outcome of these decisions can be life-altering. We understand the emotional toil, lifetime effects, and legal implications that will result from the difficult decisions you have to make. • You deserve a team of legal professionals who is empathetic, knowledgeable, and effective at getting results. We would be honored to represent your affairs. • At CW Law, we genuinely care and want to use our expertise to support you in achieving the positive results you and your family deserve.

  5. Divorce, property division, custody battles, child support disputes, and other family law issues can be difficult and stressful. • Often, tough decisions must be made, and the outcome of these decisions can be life-changing. Because the legal process can be complicated and overwhelming,

  6. For more information visit • Mail: csw@crystalwrightlaw.com • Contact: (404) 594-2143 • Address : 368 West Pike Street Suite 201 Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 • Visit: www.crystalwrightlaw.com

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