Georgia and International Family Law Blog

People who once upon a time loved each other call us when they don't anymore. I get that. It certainly goes with the territory. But the people who require the services of a family law attorney still span the spectrum from having empathy or sympathy or at least a desire to do as little harm as possible to their once-partner, to out and out loathing, spitefulness and hatefulness that can chill you to the bone.

The Manely Firm has been helping families for 30 years. All of those years our first consultations have been free. Over the course of 30 years we have helped thousands upon thousands of clients in family law. Over the course of 30 years we have consulted with, provided critical information to tens of thousands of potential clients in divorce, modification, contempt and every other facet of family law.

You might be one of many Georgia residents who are currently experiencing difficulty in your marriage. When you tied the knot, so to speak, you likely assumed your relationship would last a lifetime. You also, no doubt, understood that there was strong possibility that you and your mate might encounter challenges in your relationship on occasion, as most couples do.

There are certain problem issues that some relationships simply cannot withstand. What sparks friction between you and your spouse may be starkly different than issues that cause problems for your friends or family members in their marriages. No two couples are exactly the same. You might find, however, that you can relate to some of the biggest issues that can cause people to divorce.

We often assume that older married people who have been together for a long time will stay that way. As optimistic as that viewpoint is, it's simply not true. The rate of divorce for people older than 50 has doubled since 1990. Though younger people still divorce more often, the frequency of divorce has shot up in older demographics.

You may have heard this phenomenon referred to as "gray divorce." Experts have been researching gray divorce for a while and say that expectations around marriage have changed in the last few years, which may be the reason for the rise. What you may not know is how a gray divorce can affect a person's overall health. If you're in this age category and considering divorce here in Georgia, this information can be helpful.