
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 | 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 | 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...

by Catherine Ryan | Apr 30, 2025 | Paternity
If you’re a father in Georgia, you might assume that if you’re biologically linked to your child—or even listed on the birth certificate—you automatically have legal rights. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. When it comes to custody, visitation, and...