When Ted Lasso first premiered, the loveable coach traveled to England with his best buddy and assistant coach, wearing a wedding band but with no family in sight. Over the past three seasons we have been introduced to Ted’s wife and son and the real reason the former...
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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...
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...
What Can Child Support Money Be Used For?
As a law firm specializing in family law, we understand that child support is an important and often emotional issue for many parents. That is why we highly recommend that parents going through a divorce or custody case familiarize themselves with child support laws...
Guardian ad Litem: An Allied Force or Wild Card?
Often you will hear mention of a Guardian ad Litem, or “GAL,” being involved when custody is contested. If your case is a divorce involving children, or a modification of custody, it is possible that a Guardian ad Litem may be added to your case either by your own...
Holiday Parenting Travels Without the Hassle.
The holiday season is quickly approaching and that may be an exciting opportunity for many to spend time with their children and family, but for many it can also be a nerve-wracking experience because of the hassle of the commute with children who have more than one...
The Wild Wild West: The Unique Nature of Juvenile Court Cases
The vast majority of family law cases are handled within the Superior Court, which is a State level court of general oversight that handles both civil and criminal cases. Juvenile Courts are specific to issues of child dependency and delinquency. On occasion, a case...
What is an emergency in a custody case?
Concerned parents often come to us when they don’t know what to do and they believe the primary physical custodian is putting the child in harm’s way. Sometimes noncustodial parents immediately take action and decide not to return the child to the primary physical...
The Right Headspace
Let me make an obvious statement. Divorce is hard. We often tell our clients that we would not wish this upon our worst enemies. With that being said, while some might contend that divorce is a necessary evil, it is certainly a means to an end. In order for you to...
A War On Two Fronts: the Courtroom & the Livingroom
His phone buzzed in his slacks pocket, his foot tapping the nerves out as he waited to be called to the stand. The Courtroom was uncomfortably cold. The chair he sat on, uncomfortably hard. The Judge sitting up at the bench did not look particularly pleased to be...