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What do I need to do when our child is born to establish paternity?

What do I need to do when our child is born to establish paternity?

Full question:

I live in NC and my ex-girlfriend lives in GA, I recently found out she is pregnant. We are on good terms, What do I need to do when our child is born to establish paternity and will my child be allowed to have my last name if we are not married?

Category: Paternity
Date: 04/07/2025
State: North Carolina

Answer:

Please see the information and forms at the following links:

http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/family-laws/paternity/7348/

http://definitions.uslegal.com/p/paternity/

http://secure.uslegalforms.com/cgi-bin/forms/search.pl?query=paternity&state=GA&field=title

http://secure.uslegalforms.com/cgi-bin/forms/search.pl?query=paternity&state=NC&field=title

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FAQs

How long does a father have to legitimize a child in Georgia?

In Georgia, a father has until the child turns 18 years old to file for legitimation. This process allows the father to establish legal rights and responsibilities for the child. However, it’s best to initiate this as soon as possible after the child's birth to ensure your rights are protected.

How long does a father have to establish paternity in NC?

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