The traditional wedding vow in western weddings goes along the lines of, “I take you to be my wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by...
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Milestones
I was recently talking with a friend in another state who had to hire a bankruptcy attorney. Being a lawyer himself, he started with a former classmate of his from 21 years ago. After meeting with her, he did some independent research of his own and discovered that...
Lessons in Long-Term Monogamy – Vanderpump Rules
For two months now, the internet has been gripped with news that Tom Sandoval, Bravo TV personality and Vanderpump Rules veteran cast mate, cheated on his long time girlfriend Ariana Madix... with her best friend and fellow cast mate Raquel. In brief description: the...
How a Good Night’s Rest Can Ease Your Day’s Stress
It’s funny how something seemingly so fundamental can become so neglected as we grow older. Sleep being an important part of your day is not a revolutionary concept. As children, our parents gave us bed times to ensure we got the necessary amount of rest to be...
The Importance of Being Earnest With Our Time
“How you spend your time defines who you are.” This was the wisdom my Grandfather imparted while handing me my first “real” watch, a tiny silver Tissot. At the time I was more excited about finally having a watch that looked like his than I was about receiving this...
The Importance of Kindness
“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart.” Maya Angelou Late spring is a very busy time for family law lawyers as...
Love May Be Blind, But Divorce Shouldn’t Be
For the readers who haven’t been consumed by Netflix’s reality TV dating show, Love is Blind, allow me to briefly fill you in. Netflix takes some singles – half of each sex – under the guise of an experiment to find out whether people can fall in love without having...
When Do I Need An International Family Law Attorney?
When faced with a family law case involving international aspects, it's important to have an experienced and knowledgeable attorney on your side. At The Manely Firm, P.C., we understand the complexities of international family law cases and are dedicated to providing...
Division of Military Benefits
The Manely Firm recognizes that the stress that often accompanies a divorce may be compounded by the military lifestyle. With frequent moves and long deployments, military divorces present unique challenges that we do not see in civilian divorces. At The Manely...
Can the court dictate your child’s religious upbringing?
Interfaith marriages aren’t exactly uncommon, and they can create a lot of challenges for couples – especially once there are children involved. However, the difficulties of navigating an interfaith marriage may be nothing compared to the problems you can encounter...