Fathers often find themselves on the outside looking in when a child is born out-of-wedlock. Unfortunately in Georgia, until a father establishes custody and visitation rights through the court system he has no custody or visitation rights to his child. Even though the father has no custody or visitation rights, he still has an obligation to pay child support. By filing a legitimation action, a father can ensure that he establishes custody and visitation rights and enjoys time to bond with and parent his child. At the Sellers Law Firm, we want to help you have that relationship with your child. If you have any questions about the legitimation process, or if you are ready to hire an attorney to handle your case, give us a call—the Sellers Law Firm is here for you.

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