The child must be a party to a settlement agreement with the alleged father. The court must approve any settlement agreement, dismissal, or termination of the action which does not adjudicate the merits of the case.
(Code 1933, § 74-309, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1374, § 1.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 41 Am. Jur. 2d, Illegitimate Children, § 53.
C.J.S.- 14 C.J.S., Children Out-of-Wedlock, § 118.
ALR.- Lump-sum compromise and settlement, or release, of bastardy claim or of bastardy or paternity proceedings, 84 A.L.R.2d 524.
Avoidance of lump-sum settlement or release of bastardy claim on grounds of fraud, mistake, or duress, 84 A.L.R.2d 593.