by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
(a) The court may order that support payments be made to the mother or other interested party, the child support receiver, the prosecuting attorney, the community supervision officer, or the clerk of court, provided that, in those cases where the action has been...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
The decree or order establishing paternity may contain any other provisions concerning the duty to support the child by periodic or lump sum payments, as provided in Code Section 19-6-15, or any other matter in the best interests of the child.OCGA § 19-7-51Amended by...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
The court may order reasonable fees of counsel, experts, and the child’s guardian ad litem and other costs of the action and pretrial proceedings, including blood and other tests, to be paid by the parties in proportions and at times determined by the court.OCGA...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
(a) On a finding that the alleged father is the father of the child, the court shall issue an order designating the alleged father as the father of the child. The sole effect of the order shall be to establish the duty of the father to support the child.(b) On a...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
The child must be a party to a settlement agreement with the alleged father. The court must approve any settlement agreement, dismissal, or termination of the action which does not adjudicate the merits of the case.OCGA § 19-7-48
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
(a) Any proceeding brought under this article is a civil action governed by the rules of civil procedure. The mother of the child and the alleged father are competent to testify and may be compelled to appear and testify.(b) If in any paternity action an answer has...
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