by Catherine Ryan | Sep 17, 2025 | Family Law
You don’t hate your ex. You don’t want drama.You just want time with your kids—and that shouldn’t require a war. Georgia law supports shared parenting when it makes sense. So if you’re a capable, consistent, and committed parent, asking for joint custody is not only...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 15, 2025 | Family Law
You’ve likely been told: “If he’s not abusive, you should split time.” “You’ll look bitter if you push for full custody.” “Don’t take the kids from their dad—it’s not fair.” But here’s the reality: you can respect your co-parent and still ask for full custody.It’s not...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 12, 2025 | Divorce
We’ve been sold the myth that winning in divorce means fighting hard and taking everything. But real power? It doesn’t come from throwing punches—it comes from having a plan. Whether you’re negotiating custody, child support, or who gets the house, you can be...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 10, 2025 | Divorce
Being reasonable doesn’t mean being a doormat. Too often, people enter divorce or custody agreements thinking if they’re just nice enough, quiet enough, or generous enough, it’ll all work out. But here’s the truth:Being agreeable doesn’t mean giving everything...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 8, 2025 | Paternity
It’s Time to Reclaim the Narrative We hear it too often: “She’s letting me see the kids this weekend.”“She won’t let me FaceTime him.”“She said I can’t come to the birthday party.” If you’re an unmarried father in Georgia, this might sound familiar. But here’s what...
