Georgia Statutes

§ 19-7-25 — In whom parental power over child born out of wedlock lies

Georgia § 19-7-25

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O.C.G.A. § 19-7-25 (2026).

Text

Only the mother of a child born out of wedlock is entitled to custody of the child, unless the father legitimates the child as provided in Code Section 19-7-22 . Otherwise, the mother may exercise all parental power over the child.

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Legislative History

Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws 404,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2016. Amended by 2008 Ga. Laws 580,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2008.

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