by Catherine Ryan | Jun 12, 2025 | Family Law
Custody decisions are emotional for everyone—but especially when a child is old enough to have an opinion. So if your teenager has come to you and said,“I want to live with Dad,” or “I want to stay with Mom full-time,”you might be wondering: “Do they get to choose?”...
by Catherine Ryan | Jun 10, 2025 | Family Law
Some parents split up and stay civil. No drama, no court battles, no bitterness—just two adults doing their best for their kids.If that sounds like you, you might be thinking: “We’re getting along. Do we really need a parenting plan?” Short answer: Yes.Long answer:...
by Catherine Ryan | Jun 8, 2025 | Divorce
Divorce is hard enough when both people agree.But what happens when one spouse won’t cooperate? Maybe they won’t sign. Maybe they’re avoiding the conversation altogether. Maybe they’ve moved and won’t respond at all. Here’s the good news:In Georgia, your divorce can...
by Catherine Ryan | Jun 6, 2025 | Divorce
When you’re going through a divorce, it’s not just the emotional part that’s hard—it’s the financial untangling, too.One of the biggest questions we get from clients is: “What happens to our stuff?” And it’s a fair question. You’ve built a life together. Now it’s time...
by Catherine Ryan | Jun 4, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support
In Georgia, child support generally ends when the child turns 18—but there are important exceptions that can either extend or terminate support earlier. So if you’re a parent paying or receiving child support, it’s important to know the full picture. The...