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...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 5, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
Not All Wins Come from a Fight There’s a common misconception that “fighting hard = fighting smart.”But in family law, the loudest person in the room often isn’t the one who walks away with the best deal—it’s the one who came in with a plan. This blog is...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
There’s a dangerous myth in divorce culture: that being calm or respectful means you’re weak. That if you aren’t fighting, you’re folding. And that the only way to “win” is to go to war. Here’s the truth: niceness isn’t naivety—and it’s not the same as surrender.A...
