My husban is saying by Ga. Law he is legally the custodial parent to the baby I'm carrying even though he is not the father

The Georgia Code (Section 19-7-20) provides that all children born in wedlock or within the usual period of gestation thereafter are legitimate....

My son's father and I were never married, and he hasn't seen his son in 3 months, can I have his parental rights terminated?

Probably not. Here's why. When considering whether to terminate the biological father's parental rights, the Court must first determine whether...

My son's bio dad want's to voluntarily sign his rights over, what papers do I need to file?

This is a complicated area, and it would be wise of you to seek representation by an attorney familiar with this area of the law. In...

How do you determine jurisdiction?

First and foremost, speak to an experienced family law attorney, because as my colleagues said, jurisdiction and venue can be complicated...

Physical custody and childrens school if other parent has education empasse.

Pull your divorce Decree, if you have not already done so. Even if your ex has ultimate decision making authority on matters of education, the...

What rights do I have as a wife of a year and 2 months?

Call the Dalton Regional Office of the Georgia Legal Services Program at (706) 272-2924 or 1-888-408-1004. Here is the GLSP website for more...

Is it illegal for my parents to be married and my mom have a boyfriend living in the same household as my dad, me, and siblings?

What your parents are doing is creating a very unhealthy environment for you. I am so sorry you are dealing with this. You might try calling the...

It would be wise, if you intend to marry, to do so before seeking to change your child's patronymic name. If you do not plan to marry, then you...

Can a putative father get a warrant against the mother of his child for cruelty to children and aggravated assault?

The fact that he has not yet legitimated the child doesn't prevent him from bringing criminal charges. Georgia's Code provides that a superior,...

How long do i have till i have to tell the father of my children our location?

His failure to pay child support, while repugnant, is not a reason to keep the children from seeing their father. If he has threatened to harm or...