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 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...
