by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
The action shall be brought in the county in which the alleged father resides, except that, if the alleged father is not a resident of this state, the action shall be brought in the county in which the child resides.OCGA § 19-7-42
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
In a proceeding under this article, the court, pursuant to Chapter 11 of Title 9, may order service upon a person outside the state upon a finding that there is a constitutionally permissible basis for jurisdiction over the person, including those enumerated in...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
(a) The superior and state courts of the several counties shall have concurrent jurisdiction in all proceedings for the determination of paternity of children who are residents of this state. The state courts shall have such concurrent jurisdiction notwithstanding any...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
(a) Except in the event of a medical emergency, prior to the birth of a child to an unmarried woman in a public or private hospital, the hospital that provides labor and delivery services shall provide to the mother and alleged father: (1) Written materials about...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
In an action brought by the mother of a child born out of wedlock in her own right or in her capacity as guardian, executor, or administrator for damages for the child’s injury or death, the mother shall not be discriminated against because of her child’s...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Georgia
Only the mother of a child born out of wedlock is entitled to custody of the child, unless the father legitimates the child as provided in Code Section 19-7-22. Otherwise, the mother may exercise all parental power over the child.OCGA § 19-7-25Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws...
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