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Working together may help parents create a custody plan

On behalf of William King of The Manely Firm, P.C. on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Ever since you became a parent, you have wanted nothing more than to do right by your kids. Because of this desire, you may have struggled with the fact that you and your spouse were heading for divorce. You likely considered staying married for the sake of the kids, but in the end, you knew that allowing them to potentially have two happy homes would work better than keeping them in one with an unhappy environment.

Still, you have many choices to make when it comes to child custody arrangements, and you may want to work with the other parent in hopes of coming up with a parenting arrangement and schedule that works to the benefit of everyone involved. Of course, this task may not prove easy, and some planning tips may help you along the way.

Let's start with, "I'll never speak to you again!"

By Michael Manely of The Manely Firm, P.C. posted in Custody on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

People do the darndest things, don't they? People sometimes say one thing and do another. The contradiction makes no sense.

Flexibility is Key to Control

By William King of The Manely Firm, P.C. posted in Trial Practice on Monday, August 20, 2018.

There is a common misconception that Court is a strict, no-nonsense process that is etched in stone. It might shock you to find out that Court is really an unpredictable environment that requires quick-on-your-feet thinking and flexibility.

No Worries

By Daesik Shin of The Manely Firm, P.C. posted in Divorce on Monday, August 13, 2018.

I recently watched an interesting spy movie called "Bridge of Spies." Tom Hanks plays an attorney who represents an old man accused of being a Soviet spy during the Cold War era. The most memorable of the scenes depicts the attorney meeting the accused spy for the first time. They discuss the attorney's legal services. As he advises his new client of his duties to him, their conversation gets a bit interesting.

What to expect if you seek to adopt your stepchild

On behalf of William King of The Manely Firm, P.C. on Monday, August 6, 2018.

The decision to adopt your stepchild is likely something that has been in the back of your mind since the beginning of your relationship with the child's parent. Now that you and the child's parent are married, it may seem the next logical step is to begin the adoption process.

Adopting your stepchild can be beneficial for you and the child. Not only does it allow you to legally make decisions for the child's best interests, such as those decisions regarding the child's medical, educational and spiritual well-being, but it also allows the child the rights of inheritance from your estate as his or her legal parent.

Diabolical Dabbling

By Michael Manely of The Manely Firm, P.C. posted in International Family Law on Thursday, August 2, 2018.

I guess you could argue that we are to blame. We made International Family Law cool.

"I need help!"

By Michael Manely of The Manely Firm, P.C. posted in Family Law on Monday, July 30, 2018.

Someone recently wrote in to us:

"They took my baby!"

By Michael Manely of The Manely Firm, P.C. posted in Children on Sunday, July 8, 2018.

Maggie was devastated. Her little one had been molested, little doubt about that. That was awful, terrible, soul crushing, but DFCS was blaming her husband. She just knew he would never do such a thing. He loved that little girl more than life itself. He was a devoted daddy. Maggie couldn't have asked for Devin to be a more stand up guy when their baby was born. Devin couldn't do such a thing.

Making collaborative divorce work for you

On behalf of David Purvis of The Manely Firm, P.C. on Thursday, June 28, 2018.

You may be among those for whom divorce is one of the most difficult events you have faced. No matter the circumstances that led to the breakup of your marriage, you now have the unenviable tasks ahead of dividing your property, dealing with custody issues and arguing about financial support.

If you're hoping the process of divorcing will not add to your already heavy heart, you may want to investigate alternatives to the traditional, contentious litigated divorce. Recent trends have followed the realization that divorce does not have to be another battle, and that it is possible to resolve your issues with your spouse in a civil and dignified way through collaboration.

Helping the Other Side Win

By Michael Manely of The Manely Firm, P.C. posted in Custody on Wednesday, June 20, 2018.

You've heard of self inflicted injuries, right? Tonight, I'm not writing about win-win strategies which are obviously good; I'm writing about a person, a party, actively working to help the other side win, to their own detriment.

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