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What Happens If My Ex Stops Paying Child Support?

What Happens If My Ex Stops Paying Child Support?

by Catherine Ryan | Jul 30, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

Let’s be real—divorce is tough, but when your ex stops paying child support, things can go from tough to terrifying. That money isn’t just numbers on a page—it’s your child’s groceries, your rent, their school supplies, and the ability to give them a safe and stable...
He Stopped Paying—Now What? How to Handle Missed Child Support

He Stopped Paying—Now What? How to Handle Missed Child Support

by Catherine Ryan | Jul 28, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

You’ve got a custody agreement. You’ve got a child support order. Things seemed settled—until the payments stopped coming. If this is happening to you, take a breath. You’re not alone, and you’re not powerless. Life happens—job loss, relocation, or just plain...
Caught in the Middle? What to Do When Family & Friends Pressure Your Divorce Choices

Caught in the Middle? What to Do When Family & Friends Pressure Your Divorce Choices

by Catherine Ryan | Jul 26, 2025 | Divorce

Divorce is hard enough on its own—but throw in a chorus of opinions from family, friends, and that cousin who thinks she’s a lawyer, and suddenly your private decision feels like a group project. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by outside pressure during your...
What If My Child Doesn’t Want to Come With Me?: When Custody Battles Get Emotional

What If My Child Doesn’t Want to Come With Me?: When Custody Battles Get Emotional

by Catherine Ryan | Jul 24, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

When Love Gets Complicated by Custody Let’s be honest—divorce is tough enough. But when your child doesn’t want to come with you during your court-ordered time, it hits differently. It’s not just about the legal process anymore. It’s about your heart. This isn’t...
My Kid Doesn’t Want to Come With Me—Now What?

My Kid Doesn’t Want to Come With Me—Now What?

by Catherine Ryan | Jul 22, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

Let’s set the scene: you’re the financially stable parent. You’ve got a court order saying your child is supposed to be with you every other weekend—or maybe full-time. But when it’s time for the visit or transition? Your child refuses. They cry, they cling to...
Birthday Battles: The Surprising Truth About Who Gets to Celebrate With Your Kids After Divorce

Birthday Battles: The Surprising Truth About Who Gets to Celebrate With Your Kids After Divorce

by Catherine Ryan | Jul 20, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

Kids shouldn’t have to pick between cake and conflict. Birthdays are supposed to be magical—balloons, cake, laughter, and maybe a meltdown or two (from the kids, not the adults!). But when you’re navigating a divorce or custody split, something as joyful as a...
Who Gets the Dog? How Georgia Law Handles Pets in Divorce

Who Gets the Dog? How Georgia Law Handles Pets in Divorce

by Catherine Ryan | Jul 18, 2025 | Divorce

They were both your fur baby and your family. But now that you’re splitting up, who gets custody of the dog? Or the cat? Or the parrot who talks back like your ex? In Georgia, pets are considered property, not people. And that changes everything about how courts...
Signed, Sealed, But Not Delivered: What Happens If My Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers?

Signed, Sealed, But Not Delivered: What Happens If My Spouse Won’t Sign Divorce Papers?

by Catherine Ryan | Jul 16, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

When One Signature Stands Between You and Moving On Divorce is never easy—but it gets even more complicated when your spouse refuses to sign the papers. Maybe they’re avoiding the conversation, stalling out of spite, or simply hoping you’ll change your mind. Whatever...
Uncontested but Complicated: What Happens If You Don’t Agree on Everything

Uncontested but Complicated: What Happens If You Don’t Agree on Everything

by Catherine Ryan | Jul 14, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

You and your spouse both want a divorce. You both want to avoid court. And ideally? You’d love to file uncontested.But here’s the catch: you don’t agree on everything. Maybe you’re on the same page about ending the marriage but stuck when it comes to splitting the...
Can You Really Finalize a Divorce Without Going to Court?

Can You Really Finalize a Divorce Without Going to Court?

by Catherine Ryan | Jul 12, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

When most people think of divorce, they picture tense courtrooms, expensive attorneys, and long emotional battles. But here’s the truth: not all divorces have to be a drama-filled showdown. In Georgia, if both spouses agree on the major terms—like property division,...
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