Will I Need to Leave the United States for my Green Card Interview? Breaking Down the Latest USCIS Memo
In the last couple of weeks, many immigrants and their families have seen alarming news headlines and social media posts claiming that green card applicants will now be required to return to their home countries for their interviews. All of the reports are referencing...
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Georgia: What Every Couple Needs to Know
Divorce is rarely a simple decision, but the path through it does not have to be more complicated than necessary. One of the first questions couples face when they sit down with an attorney is whether their divorce will be contested or uncontested. These are legal...
Overestimating Loyalty in the Age of Oversharing
The combination of “loyal friends”, “private” (or not private) social media accounts, and the age of oversharing has led to evidence aplenty for family law attorneys. Litigation in family law doesn’t just change a couple’s relationship, it often reshuffles an entire...
Did the Government just Say They will Revoke Passports for Unpaid Child Support?
Did the Government just Say They will Revoke Passports for Unpaid Child Support? Yes! The International Family Law Attorneys at the Manely Firm are ready to act! Imagine the relief of a mother struggling to support her young children after months or even years of...
Child Support and Your Passport: What You Need To Know!
The U.S. State Department Will Start Revoking Passports for Parents Who Owe Child Support – What Does this Mean for Passport Holders? The Associated Press has reported that the United States Department of State will begin more seriously enforcing legislation from the...
Steps to Take If Your Child Has Been Abducted: A Georgia Parent’s Legal Guide
No parent should ever have to face the reality of a child abduction. Yet parental abduction, in which one parent takes a child in violation of a custody order or without the other parent's consent, is more common than many people realize. If you find yourself in this...
Bringing your child home: how international adoption and immigration work together
For many parents, building a family means looking beyond our nation’s borders. International adoption can be a life-changing path with many steps involved. Ultimately, it does not simply involve an adoption—it is also an immigration process governed by both United...
Parental Alienation in Georgia: What It Is and How Courts Respond
Parental alienation — when one parent systematically undermines a child's relationship with the other — is one of the most damaging dynamics in custody disputes, and Georgia courts take it seriously. Understanding what constitutes alienating behavior, how courts...
The Divorce Mediation Process in Georgia: What to Expect Step by Step
If you are considering divorce in Georgia, mediation will likely be part of your journey, whether you choose it voluntarily or are ordered into it by the court. Understanding how the mediation process works from start to finish can reduce anxiety, help you prepare,...
Divorce Mediation vs. Litigation: Which Path Is Right for Your Georgia Family?
Facing a divorce is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. Beyond the emotional weight, there are major decisions to make about how the legal process will unfold. Two primary paths exist in Georgia: mediation and litigation. Understanding the...
The Revocable Living Trust: More Common Than You Think
You may have heard the phrase ‘trust fund’ and assumed that a trust is an estate planning tool used only by the wealthy to fund their children’s expensive lifestyles into adulthood. But this is not always the case. In fact, regardless of the value of a person’s...
Top 4 Mistakes People Make During Divorce, and How to Avoid Them
Divorce is one of the most consequential legal and personal processes a person can go through, and the decisions made during it, even seemingly small ones, can shape the course of the next decade or more. Yet the conditions of divorce, emotional pain, financial...
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