by Catherine Ryan | Jan 7, 2026 | Paternity
The headline no one tells dads You can love your child, be on the birth certificate, and still have no legal say about school, doctors, travel, or where your child lives. In Georgia, if you weren’t married to the mother at birth, you must complete legitimation to be...
by Catherine Ryan | Oct 22, 2025 | Family Law
You’re Not the Villain—You’re a Parent Just because you’re not the parent with full custody doesn’t mean you’re not a good one. If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I’m not trying to take the kids—I just want to see them,” then this blog is for you. In...
by Catherine Ryan | Oct 8, 2025 | Family Law
Custody Isn’t a Competition—It’s a Responsibility Too often, custody becomes a battlefield when it really doesn’t need to be. Parenting plans offer an alternative—one that centers the child, not the conflict. If you’re tired of the tug-of-war and ready to create...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 17, 2025 | Family Law
You don’t hate your ex. You don’t want drama.You just want time with your kids—and that shouldn’t require a war. Georgia law supports shared parenting when it makes sense. So if you’re a capable, consistent, and committed parent, asking for joint custody is not only...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 15, 2025 | Family Law
You’ve likely been told: “If he’s not abusive, you should split time.” “You’ll look bitter if you push for full custody.” “Don’t take the kids from their dad—it’s not fair.” But here’s the reality: you can respect your co-parent and still ask for full custody.It’s not...
by Catherine Ryan | Sep 8, 2025 | Paternity
It’s Time to Reclaim the Narrative We hear it too often: “She’s letting me see the kids this weekend.”“She won’t let me FaceTime him.”“She said I can’t come to the birthday party.” If you’re an unmarried father in Georgia, this might sound familiar. But here’s what...
