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Who Gets the Dog? Pet Plans That Don’t Turn Peace Into War

Who Gets the Dog? Pet Plans That Don’t Turn Peace Into War

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...
One Lawyer for Both of Us? The “Neutral Attorney” Myth

One Lawyer for Both of Us? The “Neutral Attorney” Myth

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...
Paper Trail, Peace of Mind: The 30-Day Proof Plan That Ends Money Fights

Paper Trail, Peace of Mind: The 30-Day Proof Plan That Ends Money Fights

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...
Can Respect Survive the Move-Out? The Polite Person’s Guide to Temporary Separation

Can Respect Survive the Move-Out? The Polite Person’s Guide to Temporary Separation

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...
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...
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