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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...
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...
AI Wrote Your Divorce? 7 Places Bots Miss the Fine Print

AI Wrote Your Divorce? 7 Places Bots Miss the Fine Print

by Catherine Ryan | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

The Big Promise vs. The Fine Print AI and online kits are great at filling blanks. What they don’t do is protect your future in Georgia’s real-world courts. Judges don’t approve “pretty.” They approve precise, enforceable orders that fit county practice in places like...
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