Please tell me the "pros" and "cons" for me as a single mother and my child, if I sign the "Paternity Establishment".

It is time to talk to a family lawyer as this is a complicated case that involves specific facts that we cannot address here.

I gather you mean acknowledgments of paternity. In the last few days the Georgia General Assembly abolished them (whether it becomes effective depends on whether the governor signs it and he is expected to). Those documents have proven very problematic, which is why legislators wanted to eliminate them in the future. It sounds like you need to see a lawyer and not get your advice from an abuser.

I agree with the other attorneys that you should seek an attorney in your area who can listen to the facts of your case and advise you.

I am happy that you are seeking answers and looking for help. You need to take the time to explain your case to a family law attorney so you fully understand the ramifications of signing an Acknowledgment. You have a child now and it is good you are looking to protect them.