History. Code 1933, § 74-301, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1374, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1270, § 3; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1613, § 15; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 2-2/HB 228.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1980, p. 1374, § 3, which enacted this article, provides that this article and the remedy provided herein are intended to be in addition to and cumulative of all other existing laws related to paternity, child support, or other subjects covered herein and that this article shall not be construed to limit the operation of or repeal any such existing law.
Law reviews.
For note on the role of a judicial determination of paternity in the inheritance rights of illegitimate children in Georgia, see 16 Ga. L. Rev. 171 (1981).
For article commenting on the 1997 amendment of this Code section, see 14 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 121 (1997).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Parent and Child Relationship Generally
Article 3 - Determination of Paternity
§ 19-7-40. Jurisdiction; Administrative Determination of Paternity
§ 19-7-41. Service Outside State
§ 19-7-44. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem; Payment of Guardian; Notice to Natural Mother
§ 19-7-46.2. Temporary Order of Support
§ 19-7-47. Civil Action; Testimony of Mother and Alleged Father; Default Judgments
§ 19-7-48. Settlement, Dismissal, or Termination of Civil Action
§ 19-7-49. Final Order; Effect; Evidence of Costs
§ 19-7-50. Expenses of Litigation
§ 19-7-51. Order of Support and Other Provisions
§ 19-7-52. To Whom Support Payments Made; Enforcement and Modification of Orders