Allifi v. Raider

I concur with the majority’s holding because I agree that Raider could not demonstrate that he was entitled to relief from the trial court’s order denying his petition for legitimation under OCGA § 9-11-60. However, I write separately to note that the trial court’s ruling on Raider’s petition to legitimate has no effect on whether or not Raider is the legitimate father of T. R.

It is my opinion that if the form acknowledging paternity and legitimation was properly executed,6 Georgia law recognizes Raider as the legitimate father of T. R. despite the trial court’s rulings regarding Raider’s…