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...
Divorce
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...
His Darkest Days
Somehow, and to his great frustration, his memories from three years ago are both fuzzy and sharp. Fuzzy on the hard details of time, date, and order of events. But sharp - like stepping on a thumbtack - of how he felt back then. As his footfalls landed heavily with a...
Over or Out; Deciding between Separate Maintenance and Divorce
After years of maintaining a façade of a happy home and blissful marriage, the tension increases and the silence grows louder. Does love live here anymore? Is it time to call it quits or should we just separate and maintain status quo? Many couples are plagued with...
Divorce in Your 50s: Gray Divorce and Its Tax Implications
Divorce is always a challenging time, no matter what the circumstances are. However, it can be particularly difficult for older couples who have spent their entire lives together. Many ‘gray’ couples or couples that have been together for more than 30 years have built...
From Legal to Practical Advice, Make Sure Your Attorney Isn’t One Dimensional
Buying a house is hard. Selling a house is hard. Navigating both at the same time, even harder. Add in a divorce, an angry, bitter, spiteful spouse, and a one dimensional attorney and you have a recipe for disaster. Some attorneys get so focused on the legal aspect of...
The Overzealous Advocate: Case Closed
Five years of litigation. Five Temporary and/or Motions Hearings. Three mediations. And a one-day Trial. Finding himself recounting his grueling divorce after receiving an e-mail from his attorney with one last Court Order attached, T.J. leaned back in his office...