Dacula, GA asked in Family Law for Georgia

Q: Do I need to fill out a Child Support Addendum if I am filling for Legitimization and I live together with the mother.

My finance was legally still married when out daughter was born. She is now divorced and I am filling for Legitimization. Since we live together and intend on getting married. Do I need to fill out a child support Addendum?

Also do I need to also fill a parenting plan since we are not divorcing? The child will be with both of us in the same home.

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Regina Irene Edwards
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  • Lawrenceville, GA
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A: If you are dealing with child support, then you do need a child support addendum. However, if you get married, the marriage itself legitimate the child, so you don't need to legitimate IF you marry the mother of your child.

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