First, are you sure that it is just a name change, and not a step parent adoption. There is not "document" or "form" to contest either one. An...

There are way too many variables in this situation for anyone to give you a "one size fits all" answer. You should consult with an experienced...

If you lived in Georgia for the entire year that you were together following the religious ceremony, you are not married under Georgia law, and do...

The father needs to retain an attorney to contest the name change. She cannot legally do it without the father's consent, unless she tells the...

Under Georgia law, you cannot change the child's name without the consent of the father, unless the father has abandoned his interest by not paying...

Assuming that this is NOT a divorce case, you have the right to file a direct appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals. Your Notice of Appeal must be...

If there is a court order that specifically address this issue, that would prevail. Of course, without a court order, there are no prohibitions...

If she had not already filed a petition for a TPO against you prior to that hearing, he had no right to do that, unless you both signed off on an...

The paperwork that you signed at the hospital does nothing legally. It just gets you name on the birth certificate. No one will help you see your...

He needs to retain a family law attorney to file a Petition for Legitimation. in the county of her residence. Be sure to ask if the attorney is...