QUESTION
I have a 2yr old son born out of wedlock. Our original plan was to give him up for adoption but we changed our minds last minute.
Asked on May 21st, 2012 on Family Law - Georgia
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I don''t have court order for child support or anything. The mother is asking me to go to the court to legitimize him so I have legal parental rights to him if anything happens to the mother.
I have signed his birth certificate when he was born at the hospital and his birth certificate does list me as the father.
Do I still need to make a court petition to legitimize him even though my name is already on his birth certificate?
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Yes, you still have to legitimate the child through the court system. I would recommend contacting an attorney in your area who can assist you with the process.
Diona M. Potter
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Answered on May 29th, 2012 at 12:42 PM