Atlanta, GA asked in Family Law for Georgia

Q: Bf baby mother strips away his rights to see their 7 month old when she is mad at him ..What can he do ?

Every time my boyfriend's baby mother gets mad at him she doesn't let him see his son, she controls everything and he doesn't know what to do because he feels like he has no choice or control even though it's his child as well

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Regina Irene Edwards
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  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: He won't have any rights unless and until he files a court case and gets rights and a custody order.

Gina Anne Smalley
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Gina Anne Smalley
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  • Marietta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Your boyfriend should file a legitimization action. He will then be able to get court ordered parenting time and/or custody.

Michael D. Birchmore
Michael D. Birchmore
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  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: He must first file an action to legitimate the child in Superior Court.

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