08/14/2026
This month, let’s talk about Legitimation Actions.
⚠️ This specific case referenced was appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court and the Trial Court’s decision to Deny the Petition was upheld. The fact that the parties were only intimate one time, Mother remained married, Biological Father offered an abortion, and Mother sought adoption are all important to the Court’s determination. The take away is even in a very short period of time, a Biological Father may abandon his constitutionally protected opportunity to develop a relationship with a child born out of wedlock. “Mathenia v. Brumbelow, 300 Ga. 714 (2020)” All situations differ, which is why a consultation concerning your case is important.
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