by Catherine Ryan | Dec 5, 2025 | Divorce
The Myth: Love and Trust Make Paperwork Optional You are being kind. You still talk. You still want the best for each other and for the kids.So the instinct is, keep it casual, keep it flexible, avoid the “legal stuff.” Here is the tabloid truth: no paperwork, no...
by Catherine Ryan | Dec 3, 2025 | Divorce
The Silent Saboteur: Vague Terms That Blow Up Later You kept it friendly. You agreed on the big stuff. You want this finished without drama. Then someone says the most dangerous line in divorce paperwork: “Let’s leave it flexible.”Flexible today can mean unenforceable...
by Catherine Ryan | Dec 1, 2025 | Divorce
Why Your Pen Suddenly Feels Heavy You agreed on the plan. You kept it civil. You chose peace over courtroom chaos.So why does your stomach drop when the final packet lands on the table? Because that signature doesn’t just finish paperwork. It changes your life.You’re...
by Catherine Ryan | Nov 28, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
You’re doing everything “right.”You’re handling things calmly.You’re being respectful, patient, fair, even compassionate.You’re not yelling. You’re not blaming. You’re not dragging this into court. So why does the guilt feel heavier now than it ever did during the...
by Catherine Ryan | Nov 26, 2025 | Divorce
In uncontested divorce, people often think filing first is aggressive.They picture courtroom drama, power plays, or someone “making the first move.” But in real life?Filing first is usually a practical choice — not an emotional one. Still, it does come with benefits,...
