Can a Father Stop Paying Child Support Without Legitimation in Georgia?
Many Georgia fathers believe paying child support gives them parental rights—or that they can stop paying without court approval. Georgia law says otherwise.
Many Georgia fathers believe paying child support gives them parental rights—or that they can stop paying without court approval. Georgia law says otherwise.
Life changes after a final divorce, custody, child support, or legitimation order. In Georgia, you can sometimes modify an order — but only with a material change in circumstances and court approval. Informal agreements don’t change what’s enforceable. This guide explains what can be modified, what doesn’t qualify, and how agreed vs. contested modifications typically work.
Filing an uncontested divorce in Georgia is only the beginning. After your paperwork is submitted, the court reviews your documents, the 31-day waiting period begins, and a judge finalizes your decree—usually within 45–60 days. Flat Fee Family Law handles every step from filing to final judgment for one flat $2,000 fee.
Many Georgia divorces start uncontested but become contested due to avoidable errors. Learn the seven most common mistakes—paperwork, disclosures, parenting plans, and more—and how Flat Fee Family Law helps you finalize quickly for a predictable $2,000 flat fee.
Flat fee legitimation defense for mothers in Georgia. No retainers. Legal support you can count on—Atlanta, Savannah, and statewide.