Paternity Law in Georgia
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Georgia — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Georgia
Georgia state law
- Title 19 > Chapter 11. Chapter 11GA 19 § 19-11-9
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 19 > Chapter 6. ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORTGA 19 § 19-6-15
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 15. Courts > Chapter 11. FAMILY COURT DIVISIONGA 15 § 15-11-2
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 9. Civil Practice > Chapter 2. ACTIONS GENERALLYGA 9 § 9-2-41
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 19 > Chapter 7. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP GENERALLYGA 19 § 19-7-1
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 19 > Chapter 9. CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGSGA 19 § 19-9-41
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Georgia.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.