Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
newborn/infant custody for unwed Fathers
Im 34 years old and just became a father. Zachary is 4 months old now and has been living with his mother and sister, who's 3 years at his Aunts. He moved out of my new home when his mom left 2 months ago. Legitamization has not yet been issued but the papers have finally been served so it will happen soon. Zacharys mom refuses to let me see my son and she never returns calls. She uses Zachary as a control mechanism and seemingly loves to see me hurt. Kim has already lost/surrendered custody of one child and I'm fully confident she will not be capable of providing a proper home for my son and Im equally as confident I can. 1)what must be proven in a Ga. court for an unwed father to be awarded custodial parent of an newborn/infant child? and what is the ''normal'' ruling in similar situations?
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Re: newborn/infant custody for unwed Fathers
There is no normal ruling; each case is decided on a case-by-case basis for the best interest of the child. So, you need to show that allowing you to have custody is what is best for the child. You will also need to start paying support at that time.
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