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The 72-Hour Panic: Can You Undo a Deal Before It’s Filed?

The 72-Hour Panic: Can You Undo a Deal Before It’s Filed?

by Catherine Ryan | Jan 19, 2026 | Divorce

The “oh no” moment is normal You kept it calm, talked like adults, and signed a draft… then a detail starts buzzing in your head at 2 a.m. The house refinance date seems vague. The parenting exchange is during baseball practice. The child support payment method isn’t...
Final Order, Now What? Your First 14 Days That Make Everything Work

Final Order, Now What? Your First 14 Days That Make Everything Work

by Catherine Ryan | Jan 16, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce

The quiet moment that costs people money You picked the peaceful route. You got your Final Order. Then… life calls, work piles up, and small “I’ll do it later” items start eating your wallet and your sanity. The truth: your first two weeks after the decree determine...
Table comparing "Looks Fine" and "Red Flag" items in divorce agreements, highlighting risks in refinancing, parenting, support, and debts.

Do Not Sign Yet: 7 Quiet Red Flags in “Friendly” Agreements

by Catherine Ryan | Jan 14, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce

The trap: “It all looks fine…” You kept it civil, you agreed on the big stuff, and the draft feels tidy. But friendly divorces often hide silent problems—phrases that sound reasonable and later explode into credit issues, parenting fights, and do-overs. Here are the...
Smartphone displaying a notification bell and crossed-out camera icon, with checklist items "Respect," "Privacy," and "Takedown," emphasizing privacy concerns in divorce agreements.

Screenshots Don’t Delete Themselves: The Social Media Clause Your Divorce Needs

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...
Pet care schedule with a brown leash and vet records card, highlighting custody planning in divorce discussions.

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...
Attorney draft document on a dark blue background with two pens, symbolizing legal representation and divorce proceedings.

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...
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