When kids are part of the picture, divorce actions become exceedingly complicated. Unless parents can agree on the post-divorce redefinition of their family, courts are charged with the daunting task of determining what parenting arrangement would best serve the...
Custody
Be prepared before flying alone with your child
If you or your co-parent has family, business or other connections outside the U.S., you’ll likely want to include provisions about international travel with your children in your custody agreement. Depending on the terms of your arrangement, it may ultimately be...
Co-parenting is a Delicate Ecosystem
Four year olds are the opposite of subtle, so it didn’t take a genius to realize the dreaded day had come: my ex moved his girlfriend in with our kids. I hadn’t dreaded it because she was a terrible human, mean to our kids, or even the cause of my divorce. I had...
Ted Lasso and family law
Who is Ted Lasso? 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...
Custody: When the Guardian ad Litem is not on your side.
Tonight’s post on how to handle the hostile Guardian ad Litem in a custody case, was written by one of our Atlanta Divorce Attorneys, Dina Khismatulina. A Guardian Ad Litem is an attorney or a non-attorney with special training that is appointed by the judge to...
Navigating Divorce Across State Lines: The Georgia Long Arm Statute
Divorce and child custody matters are never easy. They can become even more complex when ex-spouses are located in different states or even different countries. If you find yourself facing such a situation, understanding Georgia's long-arm statute is crucial to ensure...
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...