“Child born out of wedlock” defined

The term “child born out of wedlock” means: (1) A child whose parents are not married when that child is born or who do not subsequently intermarry; (2) A child who is the issue of adulterous intercourse of the wife during wedlock; or (3) A child who is not legitimate within the meaning of Code Section 19-7-20. History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1748; Code 1868, § 1788; Code 1873, § 1797; Code 1882, § 1797; Civil Code 1895, § 2507; Civil Code 1910, § 3026; Code 1933, § 74-201; Ga. L. 1988, p. 1720, § 6.