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The One Line Missing from Your Divorce Agreement That Could Cost You Thousands

by Catherine Ryan | Jun 26, 2025 | Divorce

In a peaceful divorce, people want to keep things simple—and we support that. But we’ve seen too many uncontested divorces fall apart financially because one critical sentence was left out of the paperwork. It seemed like a small thing at the time. But later, it led...

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You Can Download the Forms—But Should You?

by Catherine Ryan | Jun 24, 2025 | Divorce

If you Google “uncontested divorce Georgia,” you’ll find plenty of downloadable packets, AI-generated forms, and one-size-fits-all templates that promise to make divorce “fast and easy.” It’s tempting, especially if you and your spouse are on good terms and looking to...

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They Said It Was Uncontested—Then Everything Changed

by Catherine Ryan | Jun 22, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

You both agreed: no drama, no courtroom battles, no dragging it out. You were ready to file for an uncontested divorce and start your new lives.Everything seemed smooth… until it wasn’t. At Catherine Ryan Law, we’ve seen it happen more times than we can...

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What If She Won’t Let Me See the Kids?

by Catherine Ryan | Jun 20, 2025 | Family Law

It’s one of the hardest calls we get:“My ex won’t let me see my kids. What can I do?” If this is happening to you, first—know this:You are not powerless. You have legal rights. And there are steps you can take to protect your relationship with your child. Here’s what...

Illustration depicting a woman in a suit discussing child support, with a clipboard labeled 'CHILD SUPPORT,' a scale symbolizing justice, a family silhouette, and stacks of coins, emphasizing legal aspects of child support in relation to income changes.

What Happens to Child Support When Your Income Changes?

by Catherine Ryan | Jun 18, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

ife doesn’t stand still after divorce.Maybe you got laid off. Maybe you landed a big promotion. Maybe your ex started a new job that pays more. If child support is part of your parenting plan, you’re probably wondering: “Does this change what I pay or receive?” The...