Get Petition For Legitimation

Filling out the Petition for Legitimation can be a crucial step in establishing legal recognition for children born out of wedlock. This guide will provide you with a clear, step-by-step approach to completing the form online, ensuring that you understand each component.

Follow the steps to complete your Petition for Legitimation online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by entering the petitioner's name and civil action file number in the designated fields of the form. Ensure that all information is accurate.
3. Provide the name and relevant information of the child(ren) being legitimated, including their sex and year of birth.
4. Select whether the respondent/mother is a resident of Fulton County. If the respondent is located in a different county or state, ensure you check the appropriate option regarding the service of process.
5. Indicate the mother’s whereabouts and select the appropriate response if they are unknown. Attach any required documents as exhibits, such as an Affidavit of Diligent Search.
6. Choose one of the options regarding the mother’s consent to legitimation and custody arrangements. Attach any consent documentation as exhibits.
7. Specify the desired surname change for the child(ren) and request the amendment of the birth records to show the petitioner as the father.
8. Indicate the date since the petitioner has had physical custody of the child(ren) and provide a brief explanation of how the child(ren) came to live with the petitioner.
9. Select the type of custody being requested, whether legal custody, primary physical custody, or joint custody.
10. In the alternative, state any visitation requests if custody is not sought.
11. Complete the section detailing the desired court orders, including changes to surname, custody, support, and service.
12. Finally, review the entire form for accuracy, sign your name, and fill in your printed name, address, and phone number at the bottom before submitting or printing the form.

Complete your Petition for Legitimation online today to ensure the legal recognition of your child(ren).