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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...
He Says “Skip Child Support”—Will the Court Even Allow That?

He Says “Skip Child Support”—Will the Court Even Allow That?

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 24, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

You can agree on houses, cars, even dogs—but you can’t just wave away child support. In Georgia, support is the child’s right, not a bargaining chip between adults. Judges approve orders that protect kids, follow the Georgia Child Support Worksheet, and explain any...
No Judge, No Drama: Can We Finalize 100% Outside Court?

No Judge, No Drama: Can We Finalize 100% Outside Court?

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 22, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

The Dream: Sign, File, Finalize… Without Stepping in Court You want a clean, quiet divorce. No hallway anxiety. No waiting for your name to be called. The good news: in many uncontested Georgia cases, if your paperwork is complete and county-compliant, the judge can...
Keep the House, Lose Your Credit? The Refinance Clause Everyone Gets Wrong

Keep the House, Lose Your Credit? The Refinance Clause Everyone Gets Wrong

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 19, 2025 | Divorce

The Myth That Torches Credit You want the house. Your ex agrees. The line gets added: “Spouse will refinance when able.”Looks friendly. Reads reasonable. Enforces nothing.If the loan stays in both names, one missed payment dings both credit scores, blocks future...
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