Springfield Gardens, NY asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Georgia

Q: If a child is born out of wedlock and father has not legitimated the child, how can the mother get proof of custody?

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Regina Irene Edwards
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A: You can file a request for declarations of sole custody in Superior Court.

Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer

Ellaretha Coleman
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A: You can file a declaratory judgment action to be declared the sole legal custodian.

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A: I agree with my colleagues, you can file a request with the Superior Court. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com

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