Considering that we at The Manely Firm. P.C. specialize in Family and International Family Law, one of the most common questions people ask us is as follows: “If I got married in a foreign country, am I still married in the United States?” For example, if I got...
Marriage
Though he is “a Wife guy,” he still cheats.
She is posted up on her spot on their overstuffed couch. The kids are in bed, the dishes are done, the laundry basket with the mountain of clean clothes sits at her feet. But instead of folding them, just yet, she takes a few minutes to scroll on her phone and relax....
Can politics or religion be used as reasons for seeking a divorce?
“Never discuss politics at the dinner table.” That saying is well-known and in many cases, it’s followed. For a lot of families, couples, and friends politics (or religion) is something that you either discuss passionately (when you’re on the same side) or never...
“Grey Divorces” shouldn’t cause Gray Days
She kept warm meals on the table for 54 years, he brought home the bacon. He made all the investment decisions and she picked out his clothes for work almost everyday. They raised their children and have seen three generations grow before their eyes. This couple has...
Good, Bad, or Somewhere in Between
I had a conversation recently with some friends about the old question of whether people are by nature good or evil or somewhere in between. One friend tended to fall into the group of people that think that humans are either good or evil. The other views humankind...
A Home’s Value
He came home from a grueling day of back-breaking work, eyes squinting against the evening sunshine cascading through the room. Trusting his keys to fall on the table by the door, the clang of metal striking the floor jarred him from his sluggish thoughts. Scanning...
A Home’s Value
He came home from a grueling day of back-breaking work, eyes squinting against the evening sunshine cascading through the room. Trusting his keys to fall on the table by the door, the clang of metal striking the floor jarred him from his sluggish thoughts. Scanning...
Unexpected Consequences
We live in a powerful age in which life could go on, or it could not. There is much to talk about in this space. Global Warming. Infrastructure bill. Voting Rights. Slow moving coup. Pandemic. Supply Chain. Uneven wealth distribution. Quality of Life choices. Emerging...
Can you marry your cousin in Georgia?
I have several friends who recently took the Bar Exam. In part, the Bar Exam requires exam takers to memorize laws and then take an intense exam based solely off of their memory. Many joke that this is just a hazing ritual, because in the real world, attorneys do not...
What Is Common Law Marriage?
Georgia will only recognize a common law marriages that were established before January 1, 1997.There are many misunderstandings about common law marriages. One of the commonly held beliefs about common law marriages is that a couple is automatically considered...