Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

In Georgia, there are 2 ways that a male gets parental rights over his biological child:

1.) If the father is married to the biological mother at the time of birth of the child; or

2.) If the father goes through a court process and through court order becomes "legitimized."

Parental rights do NOT arise in Georgia by signing the birth certificate.

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Phillips answer (part two) is incomplete.

The mother has full custody in that situation unless the father legitimizes the child. Even if he does, the mother has custody unless the court also awards him custody.

Phillip and Glen are both correct

A biological father has NO custody rights until and unless he files for legitimation, and the Court grants it and THEN he files a separate action to obtan visitation or custody

Find a good family law attorney in the Savannah area IMMEDIATELY !!

Good luck.

The above is for informational purposes only, it is NOT legal advice and it does not create an attorney-client privilege you MUST retain your own attorney for such advice or assistance in these matters.