by Catherine Ryan | Mar 4, 2026 | Alimony & Child Support, Divorce, Family Law, Paternity, Uncontested Divorce
There are two things I’ve seen derail good people during family law disputes: Going broke.And going bitter. Both usually start the same way — with emotion steering the ship while practicality is locked in the trunk. Here’s the truth: not every family law matter needs...
by Catherine Ryan | Feb 25, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncontested Divorce
There are two kinds of divorce. There’s the “Big D” Divorce — the capital-letter, courtroom-drama, friends-pick-sides, burn-it-down version. The one that takes up oxygen in every room. The one that turns disagreements into depositions and hurt feelings into exhibits....
by Catherine Ryan | Feb 18, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncontested Divorce
There’s a certain kind of momentum that can take over at the beginning of a divorce. It starts with hurt. Then anger. Then a late-night Google search. And before long, someone is talking about “taking them for everything they’ve got.” I understand the instinct....
by Catherine Ryan | Feb 11, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncontested Divorce
If you’re staring down the end of your marriage, let me start by saying this: you’re not failing — you’re navigating a really hard season. And if your brain is currently spinning with “What do I do next?”, “How expensive is this going to be?”, and “Can I just Google...
by Catherine Ryan | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce
The myth that causes delays “Uncontested is uncontested, our forms will be the same.”Mostly true, not always. Same-sex couples often have extra documents and histories that a generic packet does not capture. When those details are missing, judges send packets back for...
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...
