Georgia

Georgia has clearly defined fathers rights, established by law. Fathers rights in Georgia cover paternity, custody and child support. Here’s an overview of these important areas.

Paternity: Every father has a right to establish paternity of his children. If you believe you are the father, you can request that the appropriate paternity tests be given. Establishing that you are the father is the first step in securing all your legal rights.

Custody: Georgia fathers rights laws give you the opportunity to seek custody of your children. Custody takes several forms including sold custody, joint custody or legal custody in which you have visitation rights. No matter what type of custody you have, you are guaranteed to have a part in deciding how your children are raised. Your desires regarding their education, religious upbringing and lifestyle will be considered.

Child Support: While child support is most often paid by fathers to mothers, it is based on financial considerations alone rather than sex. If you have sole or joint custody of your kids, you have the right to seek child support from their mother. It will be determined by a financial evaluation of both parents.

Your fathers rights in Georgia are secured by law. If you want advice in pursuing your rights as a dad, you may want to seek the counsel of an attorney with good experience in Georgia law regarding fathers rights.