Is a Legitimation Order neccessary to file if I married the mother of our 3 children after they were born

A legitimation order is necessary when a child is born out of wedlock and the mother of the child has all parental power.  A child becomes legitimate when the parents marry and the child is recognized by the father as his own child or when the father petitions for legitimation and the court grants it.                 Assuming that your three children are all over the age of one, voluntary acknowledgement of legitimation between you and the mother will not be recognized. Regardless if you are now married to her.  Yes, a legitimation order is necessary to render the relationship between you and your three children legitimate.                 Thank you for your question.  Should you need any legal assistance, contact me at info@dmccallaw.com or (678)883-2560 O.C.G.A. § 19-7-25 O.C.G.A. § 19-7-20 (c) O.C.G.A. § 19-7-22 (a) O.C.G.A. § 19-7-21.1 (c) O.C.G.A. § 19-7-21.1 (d)