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All Family Law, All Around the WorldSM

“Go ahead. Dream. Plan. I focus on the family law so you can focus on the family.”

-Michael Manely

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All Family Law, All Around the WorldSM

“I take the time to get to know you, learn your story, and understand your family dynamic.”

-David Purvis

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Are you worried about what the future holds for you and your family?

Are you worried about what the future holds for you and your family?

“It’s hard when you go through emotional abuse because we don’t know how to prove it. I have a situation. I have a child whose father took him to another state. I couldn’t have him back immediately. So I went through a whole process. There was so much paperwork. I was depressed. When you are not from this country, you don’t know the law. It made you feel insecure when I didn’t have anyone to turn to. The Manely Firm was there for me.”
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Are you concerned about losing time with your children or securing child support?

Are you concerned about losing time with your children or securing child support?

“I had to deal with the fact that, I couldn’t come home and feed my kids their dinner, give them their baths. That was all gone. The everyday father, the role I had fulfilled for the most of, half of my life was gone. You’ve got to find someone you can trust. That can stand before a judge and ask for the things that you would want yourself, because there may be times where something happens, and you can’t be there in court. I think, over time, because of the way that Dave approached it, there’s a glimmer of possibility where a decent relationship of communication can at least blossom.”

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Are you concerned about losing time with your children or securing child support?

Are you concerned about losing time with your children or securing child support?

“I had to deal with the fact that, I couldn’t come home and feed my kids their dinner, give them their baths. That was all gone. The everyday father, the role I had fulfilled for the most of, half of my life was gone. You’ve got to find someone you can trust. That can stand before a judge and ask for the things that you would want yourself, because there may be times where something happens, and you can’t be there in court. I think, over time, because of the way that Dave approached it, there’s a glimmer of possibility where a decent relationship of communication can at least blossom.”

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Are you concerned about what will happen to your family, assets, and your home?

Are you concerned about what will happen to your family, assets, and your home?

“I was living abroad in Istanbul, Turkey. One of my daughters has end-stage renal disease. One of our main incentives for moving to the States was for her to be receiving better care. About eight months after we moved, my husband opened a Child Abduction case against me. We need to be able to stay here so that she can be receiving good care. For Ava, it could have been her life. I came to find The Manely Firm. Michael invests so much. I could tell he was very emotional about it. He was easy to speak with and seemed to understand the situation clearly. I felt like part of a big family.”
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  • The National Top 100 | Black Lawyers
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Family Law
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Divorce
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Division Of Marital Assets & Debts
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Devoted Family Law And Divorce Attorneys In Georgia

There For You At Every Step

Founding Partner Michael Manely is recognized all around Georgia and the world as a leader in domestic and international family law. The Manely Firm has assembled an unparalleled network of international legal and diplomatic professionals across every continent, except Antarctica, with whom the firm collaborates to resolve multinational family law disputes. Reflecting the diverse world community we serve, The Manely Firm has built a caring, accomplished, multicultural and multinational team of legal professionals. Through the work we do, we are honored to encourage and support our team of professionals to realize their own hopes, dreams and aspirations.
“You’ve been a treasure to work with through this. You’ve a hard job to do, and I appreciate the amazing balance of compassion and skill you put into your work.”
– Jean
“Because of you and your winning oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court, I can always honestly say to her that I did everything I possibly could to be there for her.”
– Sergeant First Class Jeff Chafin
“I wish to take this opportunity to thank you and all the people of the Manely Firm for the professional manner in which you performed the requirements of Pam’s divorce.”
– Bill
“I just received the Judge Lane’s order yesterday and I am very pleased with the outcome. It is an order that I can live with as I parent my daughter over the next several years.”
– Cheree
“I would like to thank you for your service, and attention in my civil action. Michael, for your sincere, patient ear during my consultation…I would also like to thank Martha for her prompt and kind follow ups.”
– Dei Gratia
“Michael was steadfast in moving my case forward and presented my case to the judge with meticulously documented support. Michael and his staff did a great job and were very responsive in my case. I highly recommend Michael and his firm.”
– Cynthia Caldwell
“Michael actively utilizes professionals in marketing, public relations and journalism. This combination has proven very effective and is unique among Atlanta attorneys.”
– Cherry Spencer Stark
“The challenge of helping our new son realize a prosperous and happy future would have been impopsossible if the legal and personal entanglements had not been sorted out and properly resolved by this awesome group of people. They have my highest recommendation.”
– JD
“There’s no words to describe how grateful we are for selecting The Manely Firm to defend us in an international case, I can say they are the best in this matter, period. Highly professional and Mr. King and Mr. Manely are the best ever.”
– Joel Seguradone
“I found that the Manely firm were the only attorneys who had the expertise and knowledge of international law to be able to bring my case before the court. I give them a 5-plus star rating because they are in league above all other attorneys!”
– Kay
“Very professional and display a great sense of immediacy working with you on your case”
– Xavier
“Excellent options served well will highly recommend”
– Keenan Thomas
“I recommend the Manely firm to anyone looking for the best attorneys in Hague Convention cases.”
– Choongo Moonga
“Divorce is difficult and there were times I wanted to just give in to get it over with but Mr Purvis continued to give support and when it was over I was glad that he was on my side. Because of him I was able to move forward both financially and emotionally with my life.”
– Suzanne Cate
“My case was handled efficiently and without delay. I appreciate the effort put into my case and the outcome.”
– Andrew Boone

“Very grateful to have chosen The Manely Firm. I ‘m grateful for your team and for all their services during this uncomfortable time in my personal life. Thank you for accepting me as a client.”
– Scott Wilson

“Excellent professional who fight for you”
– Kleyton Barreto Fontes
“Michael and Staff have been there whenever I have needed them for anything even after the fact and their service was over… They have treated us like family and the experience has been amazing with my case!..I call them the Pura Vida Firm!”
– Richard Rivera

What Makes The Manely Firm The Right Choice?

We genuinely care about you and your loved ones
We are devoted to getting you results that matter
We practice family law locally and internationally
We have unparalleled success in the courtroom

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