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He Says “Skip Child Support”—Will the Court Even Allow That?

He Says “Skip Child Support”—Will the Court Even Allow That?

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 24, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

You can agree on houses, cars, even dogs—but you can’t just wave away child support. In Georgia, support is the child’s right, not a bargaining chip between adults. Judges approve orders that protect kids, follow the Georgia Child Support Worksheet, and explain any...
No Judge, No Drama: Can We Finalize 100% Outside Court?

No Judge, No Drama: Can We Finalize 100% Outside Court?

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

The Dream: Sign, File, Finalize… Without Stepping in Court You want a clean, quiet divorce. No hallway anxiety. No waiting for your name to be called. The good news: in many uncontested Georgia cases, if your paperwork is complete and county-compliant, the judge can...
Keep the House, Lose Your Credit? The Refinance Clause Everyone Gets Wrong

Keep the House, Lose Your Credit? The Refinance Clause Everyone Gets Wrong

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 19, 2025 | Divorce

The Myth That Torches Credit You want the house. Your ex agrees. The line gets added: “Spouse will refinance when able.”Looks friendly. Reads reasonable. Enforces nothing.If the loan stays in both names, one missed payment dings both credit scores, blocks future...
AI Wrote Your Divorce? 7 Places Bots Miss the Fine Print

AI Wrote Your Divorce? 7 Places Bots Miss the Fine Print

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

The Big Promise vs. The Fine Print AI and online kits are great at filling blanks. What they don’t do is protect your future in Georgia’s real-world courts. Judges don’t approve “pretty.” They approve precise, enforceable orders that fit county practice in places like...
The 30-Day Myth: How Fast Can Your Divorce Really Happen in Georgia?

The 30-Day Myth: How Fast Can Your Divorce Really Happen in Georgia?

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

The Rumor vs. Reality “Thirty days, sign here, done.”It sounds great. It is also… incomplete. In Georgia, an uncontested divorce can move quickly, but only if your packet is complete, your county’s rules are followed, and your judge’s calendar cooperates. Miss one...
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