Hot take coming in... I don’t think Sophie Turner filed her Petition for the Immediate Return of the Minor Children to England to actually return the children to England immediately. Based on Turner’s filings in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New...
International Family Law
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...
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...
Transcending Boundaries
Though I grew up in an 800-population town, my goals have always been to see and experience the world. My undergraduate degree is a B.A. in International Relations and in law school, I received a certificate for an International Law concentration. I have always known...
Fear of the Unknown
Growing up in a rural town with a mere population of 800 people and with a graduating class of only 36 students, I was delayed from experiencing much of a range of diversity in both belief systems and culture. Within my town I observed vicious racism, sexism,...
Can my ex take our child back to their home country after divorce?
It is becoming increasingly common in our world to have marriages between citizens of two different countries. When these marriages fail, it can lead to a complicated situation, since bringing children to another country is much different from bringing them to a...
What does the Hague Convention cover in Georgia and elsewhere?
If a parent wants full custody of their children, seizing the children and fleeing to another country might initially seem like the perfect solution. The custody laws might differ in another country, and parents may believe they can’t be accused of kidnapping their...
The Language of the Diplomat
We had the honor, privilege and pleasure of spending a splendid evening this past weekend with Atlanta's Consular Corp, the Consul Generals and Honorary Consul Generals of some 50 countries who handle their countries' diplomatic demands for the south eastern United...
‘Tis the Season: Traveling with Children
'Tis the season of many, many holidays and all the adherents of all the different holidays seem to share one tradition, they travel to see family. When that family lives in another city, they travel to another city. When that family lives in another state, they travel...
A Whirlwind of Hurt
Imagine finding out that you have been sued in Federal Court. Imagine that the case involves the most important thing in the whole world to you, perhaps even more important than your own life. Now imagine that, at the same time that you find out that there is a case...