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Don't go broke and bitter, go uncontested; graphic with piggy bank, broken heart, and scales of justice on yellow background.

Don’t Go Broke. Don’t Go Bitter. Go Uncontested.

by Catherine Ryan | Mar 4, 2026 | Alimony & Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Paternity, Uncontested Divorce

There are two things I’ve seen derail good people during family law disputes: Going broke.And going bitter. Both usually start the same way — with emotion steering the ship while practicality is locked in the trunk. Here’s the truth: not every family law matter needs...
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Big D or Small D? In Divorce, Size Matters.

by Catherine Ryan | Feb 25, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncontested Divorce

There are two kinds of divorce. There’s the “Big D” Divorce — the capital-letter, courtroom-drama, friends-pick-sides, burn-it-down version. The one that takes up oxygen in every room. The one that turns disagreements into depositions and hurt feelings into exhibits....
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Pitfalls of the Aggressive Divorce

by Catherine Ryan | Feb 18, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncontested Divorce

There’s a certain kind of momentum that can take over at the beginning of a divorce. It starts with hurt. Then anger. Then a late-night Google search. And before long, someone is talking about “taking them for everything they’ve got.” I understand the instinct....
Frustrated couple surrounded by messy divorce paperwork and a "DIY" toolbox, emphasizing the challenges of handling a divorce without professional legal assistance.

Don’t DIY Your Divorce (Unless You Want a Disaster)

by Catherine Ryan | Feb 11, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncontested Divorce

If you’re staring down the end of your marriage, let me start by saying this: you’re not failing — you’re navigating a really hard season. And if your brain is currently spinning with “What do I do next?”, “How expensive is this going to be?”, and “Can I just Google...
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Uncontested Doesn’t Mean Unprotected: Why You Still Need a Lawyer

by Catherine Ryan | Sep 19, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

When couples agree to split without the courtroom battle, it’s a huge relief. But here’s the truth: agreeing on the big picture doesn’t mean the details are right—or legally enforceable. Uncontested divorce is easier, but skipping legal guidance? That can be expensive...
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