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Friendly… Until the Fine Print: 10 Tiny Clauses That Change Everything

Friendly… Until the Fine Print: 10 Tiny Clauses That Change Everything

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 29, 2025 | Divorce

Uncontested divorces are won or lost in the margins. Not on who keeps the house, but on one-liners that control how fast things happen, who pays, and what happens if plans fall through. If you want a drama-free divorce that stays drama-free, sharpen these ten...
One Bank Account, Two Lives: Your 10-Day Money Detox After Filing

One Bank Account, Two Lives: Your 10-Day Money Detox After Filing

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

Signing the settlement is not the finish line for your finances. Autopays keep running, joint cards keep syncing, and one missed mortgage hits both credit scores. The fix is speed plus structure. Use this 10-day plan to unwind cleanly in Georgia and keep your...
Child support worksheet with financial details for parents and a question about skipping support, emphasizing legal requirements in Georgia.

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 graphic illustrating steps to finalize an uncontested divorce: sign, file, review, and final order, emphasizing a streamlined process without court appearance.

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...
Refinance and sale options for divorce property, emphasizing deadline, lender proof, and sale checklist elements.

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...
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