Tag: paternity
This Father Should Never Have Needed a Lawyer: Baby Chance and Georgia’s Outdated Legitimation Laws
This case exposes what many fathers in Georgia already know. The legitimation process does not merely clarify parentage; it withholds parental rights until proven in court. It assumes absence instead of responsibility. It treats biological fatherhood as conditional rather than inherent.
The danger of that assumption becomes painfully clear when tragedy strikes.
Georgia Legitimation Reform: Fathers Incorporated at the Columbus Hearing
Georgia’s goal should be humane and straightforward. It must ensure that when both parents want to parent, the law says “yes” quickly, safely, and consistently. And when the parents disagree, the law must sort out the “best interest” question without making children strangers to one of the two people they need most.
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.