Almost three years ago, my husband and I, along with our then 4-year-old daughter and 5-month-old son, moved three hours away from our hometown in search of new opportunities. We understood that we were effectively leaving our support system, but we operated under the...
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Collections and enforcement post divorce and post litigation – beware!
While for some people receiving a final judgement and decree of divorce means freedom and the end of divorce nightmare and financial difficulties, for others the final order marks the beginning of a new excruciating phase called “post -judgement collections”,...
Understanding the Intersection of Immigration and Family Law: Rights of Undocumented Immigrants
In Georgia, undocumented immigrants have significant rights within the realm of family law, particularly concerning divorce and legitimation. This intersection highlights the legal inclusivity that ensures all residents, regardless of immigration status, can access...
What to do when you can’t do anything right
The front door closes, and before there is a “hello,” “how was your day,” “happy you’re home” my spouse’s voice rings out with annoyance from the living room: “Why did you park in the driveway?? The kids were going to play with sidewalk chalk. Because of you, now they...
Hazards of Ex Parte
Lately the news is buzzing with the issue of ex parte communications between a judge and a witness. For legal professionals, we understand the dangers ex parte communications can cause in any case, criminal or civil. Thus, we stand on guard to prevent or correct such...
My Passion, My Purpose
My name is Emily E. McClarty, and I am a new Associate Attorney at The Manely Firm. My journey from the bustling streets of Alpharetta, Georgia, to the rugged landscapes of Wyoming's College of Law has been nothing short of an adventure. Growing up in Georgia, music...
Am I married in the United States if I married my spouse in a foreign country?
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...
Why do I need an attorney anyway?
Recently when wrapping up a strategy session with a gentleman who wanted to talk through his family law matter to decide whether to hire the firm to assist him, I encountered one of the more thought provoking questions I’ve come across all year: “Why do I need an...
The Artifice of Artificial Intelligence
Considering its sudden appearance in the media, you might think that ChatGPT and other such Artificial Intelligence software is brand new, just emerging, about to inch forward into our lives. You wouldn’t be wrong but you also wouldn’t be right. In the field of law AI...
Milestones
I was recently talking with a friend in another state who had to hire a bankruptcy attorney. Being a lawyer himself, he started with a former classmate of his from 21 years ago. After meeting with her, he did some independent research of his own and discovered that...