Our family is incredibly grateful for the care and support we received from this law firm. From the very beginning, they were authentic, compassionate, and truly took the time to guide us through every step of the process. They made us feel heard, respected, and supported. Their communication, professionalism, and genuine dedication to helping our family meant more than we can express. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a law firm that truly cares about the people they serve. A special thanks to Ms. Sarah, Ms. April, and Ms. Linda for always being so kind and patient.
About
The Manely Firm is an experienced family law firm based in Marietta, Georgia. Our team of lawyers are dedicated to providing tailored, client-focused service across divorce, custody, complex asset division, international family law, fertility and estate planning. We offer virtual representation, mediation and courtroom advocacy.
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Based on 151 Google reviews
★★★★★ Outstanding representation in a complex international custody case. I can't recommend Michael Manely, Allen Hoffman, and The Manely Firm team highly enough. My case involved international custody and a complex Hague Convention matter — the kind of high-stakes, jurisdictionally tangled situation that could easily overwhelm a family. From the start, they brought real expertise and meticulous preparation to every step. Beyond the legal skill, what stood out was the humanity — they were responsive, explained a complicated process clearly, and never lost sight of what mattered most: my kids' wellbeing. My children are home, where they belong, and they're visibly relieved. Deeply grateful to this team.
Choosing a family lawyer is probably one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made. Before filing this case, I met with almost every major family law attorney in Cobb County over a two-month period. From the moment I met Michael Manely, my instinct told me that the Manely Firm was the right choice. Looking back today, I can honestly say I have never regretted that decision for a single moment. I worked majorly very closely with attorneys Billy King, and Emily McClarty, and Allen Hoffman, as well as paralegals Julie Watkins and Catherine Gonzalez. My case involved an international custody fight between Jordan and USA, and I felt they truly understood the complex dynamics at play. They are clearly experienced in what they do. Every single detail, decision, and piece of timing they executed was for a reason. Looking back, I can now see the strategy behind their timing and the method behind every move they made. My advice to future clients: just give them as much information as possible and trust that they are making the best decisions for you. The case could have had a serious impact on my family's future and my daughter's wellbeing. The legal stakes were enormous. Achieving full custody, resolving the case in less than a year, and successfully sealing the entire record to protect my daughter's privacy is nothing short of remarkable. I could not have asked for a better result. It is known as a relatively expensive law firm, but every dollar was an investment in peace of mind and my daughter's safety. You get what you pay for. At the end of the day, everything we do, we do for our children. I feel that they have had a lasting positive impact on my life and my daughter's future. I will always be grateful for their efforts.
Don’t waste your time. I’ve hired them a couple years ago site unseen. Put down a retainer fee of 3500+ I believe it was close to 500 for the first call/lawyer fee. Was doing all of the legwork. Mind you I’ve never been to the office, not once remembered recently I hired them, stopped by the office to pick up my retaining fee because nothing was ever submitted, and I had the credit just sitting there. They told me pretty much in a nutshell as time went by, they took from the account trust, Which in the invoice it doesn’t make any sense and definitely throws a red flag. for example one day it was a $300 fee. Then days later, a $1200 fee then a email fee, etc. which only left me with a balance of $78 and some change. let’s remember I’ve never been to the office not once and nothing was filed or sent out… Instead of them doing the right thing of given the money back or at least half of it they decided to do nothing… Just know if you put a retaining fee and don’t use it, & they see it sitting in the account they’ll help you out. Don’t bother wasting your time or money. #Dobetter
After attempting to handle my situation regarding Guardianship, I decided I needed to contact an attorney. I spoke with Ms. Angie. She was very helpful & very patient to answer my questions. I work in customer service & realize the value of the first POC. Thank you for have a pleasant voice/personality to represent your company.






















