Your Columbus & Muscogee County Divorce Attorneys

“Columbus was an obvious choice for The Manely Firm, P.C. We have been litigating in Muscogee County for quite some time and have built great relationships and a strong network throughout the legal community. As a growing, energetic city filled with a thriving entrepreneur spirit and appreciation for the outdoors, we are honored to continue to bring strategic, real world legal solutions to the families of western Georgia with full concierge level service.” – Managing Attorney Dina Khismatulina

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Experienced Columbus, Georgia Divorce and Family Law Firm

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The Manely Firm, P.C.’s Columbus law office is conveniently located next to the Chattahoochee River Walk along the river’s edge overlooking the beautiful Chattahoochee River. This location boasts easy access to downtown Columbus and is just minutes away from the Muscogee County Courthouse.

As Georgia’s second largest city, Columbus offers a wide variety of art, entertainment, historical sites, and beautiful outdoor adventure that provide the attraction and international flair that support The Manely Firm, P.C.’s desire to grow their international and domestic law practice.

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Divorce

Our Divorce Attorneys know that the best approach for divorce is not necessarily being aggressive or collaborative, it’s about being effective.

Child Custody

A marriage ending doesn’t mean that the relationship with your children needs to end too. From small decisions to the big ones, we’ll help you keep your say.

Child Support

Child support is often one of the most sensitive subjects families deal with when going through divorce and in the years after. We know how tough this can be and we’ll be there fighting for your side.

International Family Law

Our firm prides itself in not just resolving domestic matters but also in handling complex international family law cases. No matter where you are we’ll be there for you.

Asset Division

Property division is often one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. But at The Manely Firm we believe in taking a commonsense approach to these disputes.

Estate Planning & Probate

Estate Planning is not a cut and dry area of the law. In order to best protect yourself and your family you need to carefully craft a plan for your property and its future, that’s how we can help.

What Sets Our
Columbus Divorce and Family Law Team
Apart?

We offer a strategic, intelligent approach to each case. We have a team of attorneys that are connected to the communities they serve.

At The Manely Firm, each of our attorneys are incredibly experienced and focused on particular areas of family law to make sure our clients have the most sophisticated representation possible. Because we are a team, however, working with one of our lawyers means you also have access to all of our attorneys.

No matter how challenging your family law matter is, you can rest assured knowing you are getting the full knowledge and individual expertise of each attorney when you work with our firm. We share our knowledge and work together to do what’s best for you and your family and create the most effective strategy.

We are proud to offer a fully staffed team prepared to serve clients in Muscogee, Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Russell, Stewart, and Talbot counties. Our team is also fluent in many languages in addition to English.

The office is equipped with the most up-to-date technology to accommodate our clients that need or simply prefer to meet via video. The space boasts meeting rooms and offices prepared to host consultations, mediations, and depositions, while offering easy parking and building access.

The Manely Firm opened this office with our clients’ convenience in mind. We strive to make every step of your legal process as pleasant and accessible as possible to create the positive experience and outcome that you deserve. The Columbus, Georgia team will actively practice divorce, international family law, domestic family law, and estate planning and probate matters.

“You’ve been a treasure to work with through this. You’ve a hard job to do, and I appreciate the amazing balance of compassion and skill you put into your work.”
– Jean

“Because of you and your winning oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court, I can always honestly say to her that I did everything I possibly could to be there for her.”
– Sergeant First Class Jeff Chafin

“I wish to take this opportunity to thank you and all the people of the Manely Firm for the professional manner in which you performed the requirements of Pam’s divorce.”
– Bill

“I just received the Judge Lane’s order yesterday and I am very pleased with the outcome. It is an order that I can live with as I parent my daughter over the next several years.”
– Cheree

“I would like to thank you for your service, and attention in my civil action. Michael, for your sincere, patient ear during my consultation…I would also like to thank Martha for her prompt and kind follow ups.”
– Dei Gratia

“Michael was steadfast in moving my case forward and presented my case to the judge with meticulously documented support. Michael and his staff did a great job and were very responsive in my case. I highly recommend Michael and his firm.”
– Cynthia Caldwell

“Michael actively utilizes professionals in marketing, public relations and journalism. This combination has proven very effective and is unique among Atlanta attorneys.”
– Cherry Spencer Stark

“The challenge of helping our new son realize a prosperous and happy future would have been impopsossible if the legal and personal entanglements had not been sorted out and properly resolved by this awesome group of people. They have my highest recommendation.”
– JD

“There’s no words to describe how grateful we are for selecting The Manely Firm to defend us in an international case, I can say they are the best in this matter, period. Highly professional and Mr. King and Mr. Manely are the best ever.”
– Joel Seguradone

“I found that the Manely firm were the only attorneys who had the expertise and knowledge of international law to be able to bring my case before the court. I give them a 5-plus star rating because they are in league above all other attorneys!”
– Kay

“Very professional and display a great sense of immediacy working with you on your case”
– Xavier

“Excellent options served well will highly recommend”
– Keenan Thomas

“I recommend the Manely firm to anyone looking for the best attorneys in Hague Convention cases.”
– Choongo Moonga

“Divorce is difficult and there were times I wanted to just give in to get it over with but Mr Purvis continued to give support and when it was over I was glad that he was on my side. Because of him I was able to move forward both financially and emotionally with my life.”
– Suzanne Cate

“My case was handled efficiently and without delay. I appreciate the effort put into my case and the outcome.”
– Andrew Boone

“Very grateful to have chosen The Manely Firm. I ‘m grateful for your team and for all their services during this uncomfortable time in my personal life. Thank you for accepting me as a client.”
– Scott Wilson

“Excellent professional who fight for you”
– Kleyton Barreto Fontes

“Michael and Staff have been there whenever I have needed them for anything even after the fact and their service was over… They have treated us like family and the experience has been amazing with my case!..I call them the Pura Vida Firm!”
– Richard Rivera

Our Work in Columbus, Georgia and throughout Atlanta

We handle the details of divorce so you can think about the future.

Our Firm has been in practice for over 30 years and is committed to providing unparalleled legal service and concierge-level support to every client we serve.

The 13 Grounds For Divorce In Georgia

In Georgia, there are 13 grounds for divorce, one of which is infidelity. However, simply saying the marriage is “irretrievably broken” qualifies as a no-fault ground for divorce

What Is Collaborative Divorce?

Collaborative law allows both parties to work together as a couple to design a divorce outside of the court system. Both parties will come together to create mutual agreements regarding the important issues that must be settled in divorce.

Divorce Prerequesite

Before filing for divorce in Georgia, at least one spouse must have lived in the state for six months. Regardless of the living arrangements, spouses must be separated in the legal sense before one can file for divorce.

Understanding The Divorce Process:

The typical divorce timeline flows through several phases, which each have special purposes, including: Initial planning, Filing of divorce petition, Discovery and temporary hearings, Alternative dispute resolution, and a Divorce trial (if necessary).

Meet Our Columbus Team

Michael E. Manely

Founding Attorney

William King

Managing Attorney

Renee Richardson

Associate Attorney

Deidre Reagan

Paralegal

Ketevan Mamuliia