by Catherine Ryan | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
The Rumor vs. Reality “Thirty days, sign here, done.”It sounds great. It is also… incomplete. In Georgia, an uncontested divorce can move quickly, but only if your packet is complete, your county’s rules are followed, and your judge’s calendar cooperates. Miss one...
by Catherine Ryan | Dec 12, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support
The Pitch Sounds Perfect… Until Real Life Moves In Nesting a.k.a. birdnesting keeps the children in the “nest” while parents rotate in and out.On Instagram, it looks peaceful. In real life, it can be brilliant or a budget-burning stress machine. The difference is not...
by Catherine Ryan | Dec 10, 2025 | Divorce
You’re Divorced—So Why Is Your Bank Account Still Married? “This should’ve been over.”You did the peaceful route, signed the agreement, and moved on. Yet the bills still say otherwise. A joint card auto-pays his subscription. Her car insurance still lists you. The...
by Catherine Ryan | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
The Sweet Ask That Costs You Later You want to keep the peace. You want space. You want the tension to drop for everyone, especially the kids.Then comes the line that traps a lot of people: “Just go stay with a friend. It’s temporary.” Temporary can become your new...
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...