He needs to take immediate action before DFCS steps in to give custody to a family member. He needs to file a Petition for Legitimation, and serve...

You cannot just ignore a Petition for Legitimation. Most Legitimation cases also determine the issues of custody, visitation, and child support....

There is no "typical" ruling. What he is looking for is "custody" of the child, not just visitation. Each case depends upon the facts, as presented...

The answer to your question is "yes." You can get a divorce in Georgia if you have been a resident for at least 6 months continuously....

No, your boyfriend cannot adopt your child. However, your husband could do so by stepparent adoption. You would need to get a written surrender...

Until such time as the father files a petition for legitimation, he has no rights. If you have not established a residence in Georgia for at least...

There is no "reward" for catching your husband cheating. You are entitled to the same thing as any other wife after 30 years of marriage - an...

You should file the divorce in the county where he resides (jail), if that is where he is going to be for a while. If that is just temporary...

Your obligation to support your child begins on the day the child is born. It has nothing to do with your relationship (or lack thereof) with the...

You are entitled to obtain a divorce in the Georgia county where you currently reside, provided that you have resided here for at least 6 months at...