Georgia Fathers’ Rights Lawyers Advocating For You And Your Children
Last updated on April 25, 2025
Unmarried fathers in Georgia face unique legal challenges. Without automatic rights, they must navigate a complex system to establish their role in their child’s life.
We understand these challenges and offer compassionate, professional support. We are the Marietta-based firm of Bivek Brubaker & Prescott LLC. Since 2010, our attorneys have dedicated their careers to practicing family law. They are committed to protecting your rights and helping you build a strong relationship with your child.
Understanding Georgia Law For Unmarried Fathers
In Georgia, unmarried fathers do not have automatic legal rights to their children. The biological mother holds legal and physical custody. To gain rights, an unwed father must file a judicial petition for legitimation. This is a broad overview of the process:
- File a petition: Submit a legitimation petition to the court.
- Establish paternity: Prove biological fatherhood, often through DNA testing.
- Court hearing: Attend a hearing where the court decides on legitimation.
- Legal father status: If successful, gain rights to custody and visitation.
Legitimation establishes your legal father status and grants you the opportunity to seek custody, visitation and child support.
Do I Need A Father’s Rights Attorney?
Taking on the legal system as an unmarried father is challenging. Many men feel that the court system has an inherent bias against them. It can be helpful to work with a fathers’ rights lawyer if you face any of these situations:
- Recently separating from your child’s mother
- Your child’s mother denying access to the child
- Establishing legal paternity
- Creating visitation schedules
- Modifying an existing custody arrangement
Our Georgia family law attorneys and fathers’ rights lawyers understand the many nuances of the law. They will work tirelessly to guide you through so that you can enforce your rights as a father.
Learn More About Your Rights In A Free Consultation
At Bivek Brubaker & Prescott LLC, we are here to help you secure your parental rights and protect your child’s best interests. To schedule a completely free consultation, please call us at 470-663-9404 or send us an email. We offer flat fees and refundable retainers.