Get Ga Petition For Legitimation And Custody/visitation - Fulton County 2015-2025

Filing a petition for legitimation and custody/visitation can be a critical step in establishing your legal rights regarding your child. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the process for completing the GA Petition for Legitimation and Custody/Visitation in Fulton County, focusing on clear instructions and user-friendly language.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your petition online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the petition form.
2. Begin by entering your name and ensuring you are representing yourself on the petition. This establishes the context of your application.
3. Identify the respondent by selecting one of the options provided: the mother of your child(ren), the legal guardian, or the legal custodian. Make sure to check only one box.
4. Indicate the jurisdiction and venue of your case by checking the appropriate options that apply to your situation. This section is crucial for determining where your case will be heard.
5. Specify how the respondent will be served by checking the applicable statements under Service of Process. This includes providing addresses and confirming acknowledgment of service if relevant.
6. List the minor child(ren) involved in the case, providing names, genders, years of birth, and the adults with whom they currently live. Ensure that this information is complete and accurate.
7. Detail the current residence of your child(ren), including the full address and the adult they reside with, alongside the duration of their stay at this address.
8. Document the past residences of the child(ren) over the past five years, including names and addresses of the adults they've lived with.
9. Address any other court cases related to custody or visitation by selecting the appropriate response regarding your participation in other litigation.
10. Indicate whether there are any other proceedings that could affect the case. Again, check only one option that best describes your situation.
11. Identify any individuals who may be claiming custody or visitation rights over the child(ren), if applicable.
12. Specify your reasons for seeking legitimation, including any name changes you request for the child(ren).
13. Highlight your request to have your name listed as the father on the birth record for each child.
14. Outline your requests for child custody and visitation, indicating whether you seek sole or joint legal/physical custody and describing any visitation rights.
15. Address child support by indicating whether you believe the respondent or yourself has adequate income to support the minor child(ren).
16. Clarify health insurance responsibilities for the child(ren) by selecting the relevant option for maintaining insurance coverage.
17. Detail any other medical expenses that may arise for the child(ren) and how those costs should be managed.
18. Finally, if applicable, request life insurance to support the child(ren) in the event that they depend on the respondent for support.
19. Conclude your petition by summarizing your requests for relief that you are seeking from the court.
20. After completing the form, review all entries for accuracy, save your changes and download, print, or share the completed petition as needed.

Complete your GA Petition for Legitimation and Custody/Visitation online today for a smoother process.