Georgia Petition for Legitimation Package

This Georgia Petition for Legitimation Package is used by a father seeking to establish his rights to a child born out of wedlock. Legitimation is the only way a father can establish legal rights to a child other than marrying the child’s mother. This petition is for use by the father only and contains all relevant information regarding the father, mother and the child or children. In addition to the Petition for Legitimation, frequently asked questions about the legitimation process are also included. (continued ...)