by Catherine Ryan | Sep 12, 2025 | Divorce
We’ve been sold the myth that winning in divorce means fighting hard and taking everything. But real power? It doesn’t come from throwing punches—it comes from having a plan. Whether you’re negotiating custody, child support, or who gets the house, you can be...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 10, 2025 | Divorce
Being reasonable doesn’t mean being a doormat. Too often, people enter divorce or custody agreements thinking if they’re just nice enough, quiet enough, or generous enough, it’ll all work out. But here’s the truth:Being agreeable doesn’t mean giving everything...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 5, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
Not All Wins Come from a Fight There’s a common misconception that “fighting hard = fighting smart.”But in family law, the loudest person in the room often isn’t the one who walks away with the best deal—it’s the one who came in with a plan. This blog is...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
There’s a dangerous myth in divorce culture: that being calm or respectful means you’re weak. That if you aren’t fighting, you’re folding. And that the only way to “win” is to go to war. Here’s the truth: niceness isn’t naivety—and it’s not the same as surrender.A...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 1, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
There’s a dangerous myth floating around divorce circles: that the person who fights the loudest, drags their ex to court, and demands everything must be the one who “wins.” But here’s the truth: being kind doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re smart. In fact,...
by Catherine Ryan | Aug 29, 2025 | Divorce
So, your name’s on the mortgage—but your ex made more money. Does that mean you lose the house in the divorce? Not necessarily. Let’s break it down. Who Gets to Stay? It’s Not Just About the Paycheck The court doesn’t just look at income when deciding who keeps the...
