All children born in wedlock or within the usual period of gestation thereafter are legitimate. The legitimacy of a child born as described in subsection (a) of this Code section may be disputed. Where possibility of access exists, the strong presumption is in favor of legitimacy and the proof must be clear to establish the […]
All children born within wedlock or within the usual period of gestation thereafter who have been conceived by means of artificial insemination are irrebuttably presumed legitimate if both spouses have consented in writing to the use and administration of artificial insemination. History. Code 1933, § 74-101.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, p. 166, § 1. […]
As used in this Code section, the term: “Biological father” means the male who impregnated the biological mother resulting in the birth of a child. “Legal father” means a male who has not surrendered or had terminated his rights to a child and who: Has legally adopted such child; Was married to the biological mother […]
The term “child born out of wedlock” means: A child whose parents are not married when that child is born or who do not subsequently intermarry; A child who is the issue of adulterous intercourse of the wife during wedlock; or A child who is not legitimate within the meaning of Code Section 19-7-20. History. […]
It is the joint and several duty of each parent of a child born out of wedlock to provide for the maintenance, protection, and education of the child until the child reaches the age of 18 or becomes emancipated, except to the extent that the duty of one parent is otherwise or further defined by […]
Only the mother of a child born out of wedlock is entitled to custody of the child, unless the father legitimates the child as provided in Code Section 19-7-22. Otherwise, the mother may exercise all parental power over the child. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1750; Code 1868, § 1790; Code 1873, § 1799; Code […]
In an action brought by the mother of a child born out of wedlock in her own right or in her capacity as guardian, executor, or administrator for damages for the child’s injury or death, the mother shall not be discriminated against because of her child’s having been born out of wedlock. History. Ga. L. […]
Except in the event of a medical emergency, prior to the birth of a child to an unmarried woman in a public or private hospital, the hospital that provides labor and delivery services shall provide to the mother and alleged father: Written materials about administratively establishing paternity; The forms necessary to voluntarily acknowledge paternity; A […]
