by Catherine Ryan | Nov 3, 2025 | Divorce
You walk into mediation. She’s calm, polite—even smiling. Suddenly, you feel like the bad guy for even thinking about pushing back. But here’s the truth: just because a divorce is civil doesn’t mean it’s safe. And just because they’re being nice doesn’t mean...
by Catherine Ryan | Oct 29, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support
Ever been told “I’ll take care of it” only to find out they didn’t? You’re not alone—and in Georgia divorce cases, verbal promises don’t carry legal weight when it comes to debt. When Debt Isn’t Just Theirs Anymore Let’s say you’re splitting up. Your ex promises to...
by Catherine Ryan | Oct 27, 2025 | Divorce
You’re cutting checks each month to an ex who just posted an engagement ring on Instagram. Or maybe she’s moved in with someone new. And you’re wondering—why am I still paying her alimony? If you’re in Georgia, you’re not alone—and the law might actually be on...
by Catherine Ryan | Oct 24, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
Just because things are calm doesn’t mean you can afford to be careless. An uncontested divorce sounds easy, right? You both agree. There’s no yelling, no big fight. Maybe you’ve even seen a few online forms and thought, “We can do this ourselves.” But here’s the...
by Catherine Ryan | Oct 22, 2025 | Family Law
You’re Not the Villain—You’re a Parent Just because you’re not the parent with full custody doesn’t mean you’re not a good one. If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I’m not trying to take the kids—I just want to see them,” then this blog is for you. In...
