In the realm of divorce, alimony can often become one of the most critical discussions. What is Alimony? Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a financial obligation imposed by a court on one spouse to provide support to the other spouse during or after a...
Georgia and International Family Law Blog
INTRODUCING – The Manely Trust and Probate Update.
At The Manely Firm, P.C. we sincerely care about the lives of our clients and their families. We provide careful legal services to our clients from the cradle to the grave, and in all stages in between. With that in mind, I am pleased to announce that I am beginning...
Clarifying the Record on Child Support
Two words serve as the driver of spirited conversations between parents in many jurisdictions. For some parents, their eyes widen and brighten at the mention of these two words. For other parents, it serves as the bane of their existence. Those two words are known to...
The Dangers of Social Media with Co-Parenting
Social media, while offering numerous benefits, can also pose significant risks, especially in co-parenting situations. One common pitfall is oversharing, where parents may vent frustrations or share details about their co-parenting challenges publicly. This can lead...
Parents may share legal custody in addition to parenting time
Spouses who are preparing for divorce in Georgia may have minor children still living at home. These couples do not just need to address economic matters when they divorce but must also handle child custody issues as well. The main priority for many adults during...
Recognizing and Addressing Parental Alienation
Divorce is often a challenging and emotionally taxing experience. In some cases, individuals may become distraught, angry, or even vengeful towards their former spouses. Unfortunately, this emotional turmoil can sometimes lead to a harmful behavior known as parental...
Should I File First for Divorce?
Deciding to end a marriage is never an easy decision. It’s often accompanied by a whirlwind of emotions, questions, and uncertainties about the future. One of the initial questions you might find yourself asking is: “Should I file first for divorce?” This question is...
Parallel Parenting to Help Lower Conflict
Dealing with the aftermath of a divorce can be challenging, especially when children are involved. For parents entrenched in high-conflict situations, the conventional wisdom surrounding co-parenting might seem like an unattainable situation. This is where parallel...
Out of Order!
Recently, I passed by a bathroom with a prominent sign on the door, “OUT OF ORDER.” I know what that means. The toilet isn’t working. It isn’t successfully removing the effluent like it is supposed to. This means that the room doesn’t function as it is supposed to. It...
Divorce: A Personal Packing List
Divorce is often characterized as one of life's most stressful events, and for good reason. It's a time of profound change, upheaval, and uncertainty, during which individuals may experience a wide range of emotions, from sadness and anger to anxiety and fear. In...