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Signed… But Still Paying Together? The Post-Divorce Money Trap

Signed… But Still Paying Together? The Post-Divorce Money Trap

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 10, 2025 | Divorce

You’re Divorced—So Why Is Your Bank Account Still Married? “This should’ve been over.”You did the peaceful route, signed the agreement, and moved on. Yet the bills still say otherwise. A joint card auto-pays his subscription. Her car insurance still lists you. The...
Black suitcase next to a blue tray with keys and a document labeled "TEMPORARY," symbolizing the transitional phase of moving out during a divorce.

She Says It’s “Just Temporary” — Should I Move Out?

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

The Sweet Ask That Costs You Later You want to keep the peace. You want space. You want the tension to drop for everyone, especially the kids.Then comes the line that traps a lot of people: “Just go stay with a friend. It’s temporary.” Temporary can become your new...
Settlement agreement and parenting plan documents with sticky notes marked "Reviewed" and "Finalize," emphasizing the importance of legal paperwork in divorce proceedings.

We Still Care About Each Other… Do We Really Need All This Paperwork?

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 5, 2025 | Divorce

The Myth: Love and Trust Make Paperwork Optional You are being kind. You still talk. You still want the best for each other and for the kids.So the instinct is, keep it casual, keep it flexible, avoid the “legal stuff.” Here is the tabloid truth: no paperwork, no...
Settlement agreement and parenting plan documents highlighting vague terms in divorce agreements, emphasizing risks of flexibility and unclear definitions.

Is Our Agreement Too Vague? The Hidden Risks No One Warns You About

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 3, 2025 | Divorce

The Silent Saboteur: Vague Terms That Blow Up Later You kept it friendly. You agreed on the big stuff. You want this finished without drama. Then someone says the most dangerous line in divorce paperwork: “Let’s leave it flexible.”Flexible today can mean unenforceable...
Hand holding a pen poised to sign a final divorce decree document, emphasizing the emotional weight of finalizing a marriage, with a blurred blue book in the background.

I Want It Over—So Why Am I Afraid to Sign the Final Papers?

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 1, 2025 | Divorce

Why Your Pen Suddenly Feels Heavy You agreed on the plan. You kept it civil. You chose peace over courtroom chaos.So why does your stomach drop when the final packet lands on the table? Because that signature doesn’t just finish paperwork. It changes your life.You’re...
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