This Georgia Petition for Visitation Package is for use by a father to establish visitation rights or ask for custody after legitimation has been established. This package contains the necessary forms to file with the court including the petition and an affidavit of publication and diligent search if the birth mother cannot be located. It also includes detailed instructions on how to file the documents and a Sample Visitation Schedule which will be useful in scheduling visitation with the children.

This Georgia Petition for Visitation Package contains the following:

• Petition for Custody or Visitation: Petition to be filed with the court by the father regarding visitation or custody of the children;
• Acknowledgment of Service: The mother's acknowledgment that she has received the petition and that she waives notice of process;
• Verification: Verification taken before a notary public stating that the facts of the petition for visitation and custody are true;
• Rule NISI: Sets out that the Petition was filed and mother is ordered to show cause why it should not be granted;
• Certificate of Service: Petitioner certifies that Petition was sent to mother via first class mail;
• Sample Visitation Schedule: An easy to use guide which will be helpful in establishing dates and times of visitation;
• Affidavit of Publication and Diligent Search: An affidavit which states that every effort was made to find the mother if her address is unknown.

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This attorney-prepared packet contains:

1. General Information
2. Instructions and Checklist
3. Georgia Petition for Visitation Package

State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of Georgia