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Relocation Roulette: Moving Out of State Without Wrecking Your Parenting Plan

Relocation Roulette: Moving Out of State Without Wrecking Your Parenting Plan

by Catherine Ryan | Jan 21, 2026 | Alimony & Child Support

The surprise text that changes everything “Got the offer. It’s in another state.”Career, family, or a cheaper cost of living can make moving look irresistible. But relocation without rules is the fastest way to turn a peaceful Georgia agreement into a logistical and...
Nesting custody plan chart displaying alternating schedules for Parent A and Parent B, relevant to child custody discussions in divorce contexts.

“For the Kids” Nesting Plan — Smart Solution or Stress Machine?

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 12, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

The Pitch Sounds Perfect… Until Real Life Moves In Nesting a.k.a. birdnesting keeps the children in the “nest” while parents rotate in and out.On Instagram, it looks peaceful. In real life, it can be brilliant or a budget-burning stress machine. The difference is not...
Man looking concerned while holding a wallet, surrounded by icons representing bills, a house, and financial obligations, reflecting confusion about ongoing payments after separation.

She Moved Out—So Why Am I Still Paying for Everything?

by Catherine Ryan | Nov 10, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

The Confusion Starts After the Door Closes It happens all the time. She moves out, but somehow you’re still paying the rent, the car note, the kids’ activities—and maybe even some of her bills. You’re not alone in wondering: “If we’re separated, why am I...
Person looking worried while on the phone, holding a debt notice with "DEBT" prominently displayed, reflecting concerns about financial responsibilities after separation in Georgia.

You Said You’d Handle It—Now the Debt Collectors Are Calling Me

by Catherine Ryan | Oct 29, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

Ever been told “I’ll take care of it” only to find out they didn’t? You’re not alone—and in Georgia divorce cases, verbal promises don’t carry legal weight when it comes to debt. When Debt Isn’t Just Theirs Anymore Let’s say you’re splitting up. Your ex promises to...
Frustrated parents on phone and looking at watch, distressed child covering ears, illustrating chaotic co-parenting and scheduling conflicts.

Split Schedules, Split Lives: What Happens When Co-Parenting Turns into Chaos?

by Catherine Ryan | Aug 27, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

When co-parenting works, it can be a beautiful thing: structure, routine, and shared love for your children. But what happens when that structure begins to crumble? Split custody can quickly turn into a scheduling warzone, with missed pickups, miscommunication, and...
Illustration of a worried mother and son looking at a map of the United States, with a dashed line indicating a move out of state, relevant to co-parenting and custody agreements in divorce situations.

Can I Change the Custody Agreement If My Ex Moves Out of State?

by Catherine Ryan | Aug 23, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

When Life Changes, Your Parenting Plan Might Need To It’s one thing to co-parent in the same zip code—but what happens when your ex suddenly relocates across the state line (or across the country)? Whether it’s a job, a new relationship, or just a desire for a fresh...
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