The Manely Firm, P.C. All Family Law Marietta

05/04/2026

Child custody cases involving a parent with uncertain immigration status are among the most emotionally and legally complex matters in family courts. Fear of enforcement actions, questions about international custody jurisdiction, and the possibility of a parent being unable to remain in the country all affect custody determinations. Judges consider many factors — including stability and continuity for the child — and you need an attorney who can present your case compellingly and protect your parental rights.

Connect with us now to get the representation you need for child custody matters impacted by immigration status: 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘄.𝗰𝗼𝗺

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Tax season is a reminder of just how much of your wealth can be impacted by timing and planning. Estate and gift tax strategies — when structured correctly — can preserve significantly more of what you've built for the people you love. Families with closely held businesses, investment portfolios, or multi-generational assets have options that most people never explore. Let our attorneys build a plan tailored to your financial picture before the year moves forward.

𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘄.𝗰𝗼𝗺

04/30/2026

If you are going through a divorce and your spouse is sponsoring your visa or green card, the stakes couldn't be higher. A divorce can interrupt — or jeopardize — an active immigration petition. Under current law, you may have independent pathways to legal status, including protections available to abuse survivors and other exceptions. The earlier you speak with an attorney, the better positioned you are to address your specific immigration concerns. Our team handles both the family law and immigration dimensions of these cases together.

𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘄.𝗰𝗼𝗺

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

Just as we work to protect the planet for future generations, family law is rooted in the same principle — safeguarding the well-being of children and families for years to come.

When families navigate custody arrangements, consider building in flexibility for outdoor activities, nature time, and shared experiences that connect your kids to the world around them. A stable, nurturing environment at home is the foundation for raising the next generation of earth stewards. 🌱

This Earth Day, remember: the healthiest environments — both at home and in nature — are ones built on care, cooperation, and a commitment to the future.

Have questions about custody, co-parenting, or protecting your family's future? We're here to help.

𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘄.𝗰𝗼𝗺

04/21/2026

Undue influence is one of the most common — and hardest to prove — grounds for contesting a will in Georgia. It occurs when a trusted person pressures or manipulates someone into changing their estate documents, often near the end of life. Signs include sudden changes to a will, isolation of the deceased, or a new beneficiary no one saw coming. If you believe a family member's wishes were compromised, our probate litigation attorneys can help you investigate and take action.

04/20/2026

Atlanta office Managing Attorney, Dina Khismatulina, has been honored as a new addition to the Executive Committee Board for the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law American Inn of Court.

The collective Inns of Court are a part of the Family Law Inn Alliance, which seeks to improve the civility, professionalism and ethics of legal professionals in the field of family law. American Inns of Court states as its mission to "lead the movement to elevate the American practice of law by promoting the ideals of excellence and professionalism, the exercise of civility and courtroom competence, the spirit of mutual cooperation and camaraderie, and adherence to legal ethics through membership."

This week, Dina attended the final April meeting, building relationships in the local legal community. Also in attendance and pictured here (left to right): Kelsey Corely, the Hon. Judge Alice Benton, Jason Wiggam (Wiggam Law), and Marty S. Varon of IAG Forensics & Valuation.

Congratulations, Dina!

04/16/2026

When a loved one passes and the estate doesn't go the way you expected, grief and legal confusion can arrive at the same time. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 — disputes over a will's validity, an executor's conduct, or a beneficiary's rights — is more common than most families expect. In Georgia, you often have a limited window to act. If something feels wrong about the way an estate is being handled, speaking with an attorney early can protect your rights and your inheritance.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘄: 𝟭-𝟴𝟲𝟲-𝟵𝟵𝟰-𝟳𝟰𝟱𝟭 | 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗹𝗮𝘄.𝗰𝗼𝗺