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Who has the right to file an action for paternity in Georgia?

For more information about the Georgia Paternity Acknowledgement Program, call 1-866-296-8262. (2) The mother or the father or any other person allowed by law to start a paternity action may file a petition in the Superior Court or the State Court to establish paternity.

Can legitimation be denied in Georgia?

The Georgia court will evaluate the petition and the mothers opposition to determine if legitimation is in the best interest of the child. If the father has a history of physical, mental or sexual abuse against the mother, the child or another child the mother may oppose legitimation.

Is there a statute of limitations on establishing paternity in the US?

Fam. Code 160.602. However, a person may not be adjudicated to be a childs father unless the court has personal jurisdiction over that person. There is no statute of limitations to bring a suit to determine paternity, meaning the suit can be brought even after the child is an adult.

Is a DNA test required for legitimation in Georgia?

A DNA test may be necessary during the paternity process. Parents may use the test to prove or disprove paternity. Anybody involved in this process may request the test, though, the person who requests it is responsible for the costs associated with it. Only the father may file a judicial petition seeking legitimation.

How do you prove paternity?

A DNA paternity test is nearly 100% accurate at determining whether a man is another persons biological father. DNA tests can use cheek swabs or blood tests. You must have the test done in a medical setting if you need results for legal reasons. Prenatal paternity tests can determine fatherhood during pregnancy.

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