Here’s the scenario: your significant other wants to move. Maybe you have to move, maybe you don’t. If there is any sign of instability in your home, even if divorce or separation seems a long way off, before you up
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 evaluate it,
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