by Catherine Ryan | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce
The post you didn’t mean to post It starts harmless: a song lyric, a “new chapter” selfie, a joke your friends will “get.” Then your ex gets the screenshots, your in-laws chime in, someone’s boss sees it, and the quiet divorce gets loud. Online drama is the fastest...
by Catherine Ryan | Jan 9, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce
The furry third rail of “friendly” divorce You split the furniture, you mapped the parenting schedule, you even agreed on the refinance. Then four words blow it up: “But he’s my dog.”Pets carry real emotion. In Georgia, they’re treated as property in divorce, but...
by Catherine Ryan | Jan 5, 2026 | Divorce
The tempting shortcut that isn’t a shortcut When a couple is calm and cooperative, the idea pops up:“Can one lawyer just do everything for both of us?” Short answer: No. In Georgia, one attorney can’t ethically represent two people whose legal interests may differ in...
by Catherine Ryan | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce
Why “trust me” collapses after the first bill You meant it when you said you’d keep things friendly. Then the mortgage auto-pays, a medical bill arrives, and a streaming subscription renews on the wrong card. Without a clear proof routine, even kind people end up...
by Catherine Ryan | Dec 31, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
“Can you stay somewhere else for a bit?”It sounds reasonable. You want the tension to drop, the kids to relax, the house to feel calm again. But the way you leave matters more than why. In Georgia, possession (who’s living there) can shape everything from bill paying...
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...
