Tag: georgia law
How the 2024 Squatters Act Continues to Impact Fathers and Families in Georgia
Housing remains at the top of Georgia’s challenges, especially in Atlanta, where rents rise faster than wages and where fathers with limited income face shrinking options. The Squatters Act didn’t create this reality, but it did create new urgency.
The Maze of Fatherhood: Why Georgia Must Reform Legitimation Now
In Georgia, a child born to unmarried parents is not automatically granted the legal right to both parents. While this may come as a surprise to many, to the thousands of fathers served by Fathers Incorporated, it’s a harsh and often heartbreaking reality.
Introducing “Embracing Legitimation: A Supportive Guide for Moms” – Creating Stronger Families Through Legal Paternity
We’re excited to introduce our new brochure, “Embracing Legitimation: A Supportive Guide for Moms,” which is designed to empower and support mothers as they navigate the legal paternity process in Georgia.
Long-Standing Georgia Law Stands Between Fatherhood and Children
Long-Standing Georgia Law Stands Between Fatherhood and Children. Legitimation is a policy that determines the legal status of non-married fathers in relation to his child. When children are legitimized, fathers have the right and authority to make decisions in support of their well-being. In all states but Georgia, legitimation for non-married fathers is determined at the time of paternity.