When going through a family law case involving children, whether it is divorce or a modification of custody action, the focus is often on who is going to have primary custody (if anyone) rather than where that legal relationship with the children is going to be. There...
Georgia and International Family Law Blog
The Art of the Emergency Hearing
Going through divorce is hard enough. Facing a custody battle with your soon to be ex can be excruciating. Losing a loved one in the face of having children or grandchildren who need your help, your care, all of this is new territory, something unfamiliar and...
When It Lingers, It Festers
When it lingers, it festers. And, my life, it is festering; it is uncertain in its transformation of a rancid variety. It is less than ideal. The wounds opened in divorce were not healing. Seventy-four days have passed since that day, a day I realized was more wound...
Hidden assets: Is your spouse trying to fool the court?
When you decided to file for divorce, you didn’t want the situation to turn into a long, drawn-out courtroom battle. You really just wanted to devise a fair settlement plan and sign a co-parenting agreement that keeps your children’s best interests in mind. Your...
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...
Anchored in the Community
Thursday night, the stars shined brightly in downtown Savannah as The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire held it’s 7th annual fundraiser. The Mediation Center serves all of Southeast Georgia, providing civil and domestic mediation services, peer mediation...
Navigating Divorce After Infidelity: Is Staying Together the Right Choice?
Discovering an unfaithful spouse can lead to one of the most challenging crossroads in a marriage: deciding whether to try to rebuild the relationship or to consider divorce. The revelation of a cheating partner often leaves you questioning the viability of the...
If you want your day in Court, make sure you get it recorded.
“Is there a court reporter?” “Is this being taken down pursuant to the rule?” These questions are asked in court rooms from Muscogee County to Camden County, Fulton County to Chatham County, Gwinnett County to Cobb County and everywhere in between in Georgia on any...
I Don’t Trust My Husband – Is Divorce My Only Option?
When trust in a marriage starts to crumble, it can feel like you're standing at a crossroads, with one sign pointing towards divorce and the other shrouded in uncertainty. If you're repeatedly thinking, "I don't trust my husband," it's a glaring red flag that demands...
3 Signs of a Good Divorce Lawyer
To say that navigating a divorce is a daunting task is an understatement, and the lawyer you choose can significantly influence the journey's course. One worry folks have when deciding on their next steps forward is: “What makes a good divorce lawyer?” In Georgia,...