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...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 1, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
There’s a dangerous myth floating around divorce circles: that the person who fights the loudest, drags their ex to court, and demands everything must be the one who “wins.” But here’s the truth: being kind doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re smart. In fact,...
by Catherine Ryan | Aug 29, 2025 | Divorce
So, your name’s on the mortgage—but your ex made more money. Does that mean you lose the house in the divorce? Not necessarily. Let’s break it down. Who Gets to Stay? It’s Not Just About the Paycheck The court doesn’t just look at income when deciding who keeps the...
by Catherine Ryan | Aug 27, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support
When co-parenting works, it can be a beautiful thing: structure, routine, and shared love for your children. But what happens when that structure begins to crumble? Split custody can quickly turn into a scheduling warzone, with missed pickups, miscommunication, and...
by Catherine Ryan | Aug 25, 2025 | Divorce
The Truth About Property Division in Divorce Dividing property during divorce can feel like tearing a life in half. If you’re worried about your ex taking “half of everything,” you’re not alone. But before you start mentally packing up your favorite...
