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Don’t Let Emotions Empty Your Wallet: Divorce Decisions You’ll Regret Later

Don’t Let Emotions Empty Your Wallet: Divorce Decisions You’ll Regret Later

by Catherine Ryan | Oct 3, 2025 | Divorce

Emotions Are Normal—But Costly Decisions Don’t Have to Be Divorce is emotional. Whether you’re sad, angry, shocked, or just tired—it’s completely human to feel overwhelmed. But when emotions run the show, financial and legal mistakes often follow. And those...
Uncontested Doesn’t Mean Unprotected: Why You Still Need a Lawyer

Uncontested Doesn’t Mean Unprotected: Why You Still Need a Lawyer

by Catherine Ryan | Sep 19, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

When couples agree to split without the courtroom battle, it’s a huge relief. But here’s the truth: agreeing on the big picture doesn’t mean the details are right—or legally enforceable. Uncontested divorce is easier, but skipping legal guidance? That can be expensive...
Don’t Confuse Control with Chaos: Why You Don’t Have to ‘Win’ Everything

Don’t Confuse Control with Chaos: Why You Don’t Have to ‘Win’ Everything

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...
Stop Paying for Peace: How to Protect Yourself Without Going Broke

Stop Paying for Peace: How to Protect Yourself Without Going Broke

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...
Silence Isn’t Surrender: Why You Don’t Have to Fight Loud to Win Big

Silence Isn’t Surrender: Why You Don’t Have to Fight Loud to Win Big

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...
Nice Doesn’t Mean Naive: How Respectful Divorces Can Still Be Firm

Nice Doesn’t Mean Naive: How Respectful Divorces Can Still Be Firm

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...
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