GSU COL Pro Bono Program

We will be assisting 10-15 dads who are in the Fatherhood, Inc. program with filling out their legitimation petitions. The clients are all biological fathers who are not married to and never were married to the mothers of their children. Georgia law requires an unmarried father to file a petition for legitimation and custody to 1) establish himself as the child's legal father (that's legitimation) and 2) establish custodial rights and/or parenting time (this is his right to actually spend time with and make decisions for his child). Students can help the clients fill out their forms under the supervision of an attorney.

We'll be assisting people with their Petition & Verification, Summons, and Case Filing/Initiation Forms only. Attire is business casual. You are encouraged to wear a mask. This is a small room, and some of the clients choose not to wear a mask.

Please email Lori Anderson, leanderson@atlantalegalaid.org, if you have any questions. The GSU Pro Bono Program will contact registered volunteers before the event with event logistics and materials to review prior to the project.