by Catherine Ryan | May 10, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support
Child support is one of the most important (and sometimes stressful) parts of divorce or custody conversations—because it impacts your child’s daily life. But most parents don’t know how it’s actually calculated.It’s not just a guess. It’s not based on one person’s...
by Catherine Ryan | May 8, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
Nobody wants to go to court unless they absolutely have to. The formality. The time. The stress. The judge. It’s a lot. So if you’re getting divorced—and you and your spouse are in agreement—you might be asking: “Do I still have to go to court even if...
by Catherine Ryan | May 6, 2025 | Divorce
If you and your spouse are on the same page, ready to move on peacefully, you might be wondering: “How fast can we get this over with?” Good news—in Georgia, an uncontested divorce can be finalized in as little as 30 days after filing. But that...
by Catherine Ryan | May 4, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
Let’s say you and your spouse have decided to split up, but there’s no fighting. You agree on who gets what, you’re on the same page about the kids, and things are civil. It might feel like the hard part is over—and in many ways, it is. So the next question is...
by Catherine Ryan | May 2, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support
Let’s be honest, divorce isn’t just emotional, it’s financial. And if your marriage is ending, you might be wondering: Am I entitled to alimony? In Georgia, alimony (also known as spousal support) isn’t guaranteed. It’s based on need and ability to pay—and it’s...
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...
by Catherine Ryan | Apr 28, 2025 | Divorce
It’s natural to want to get through a divorce quickly and without spending a fortune. With so many online tools offering “instant divorce kits,” it’s easy to believe you can handle it yourself. But here’s what most people don’t realize: in Georgia, a generic...
by Catherine Ryan | Apr 26, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
Let’s face it: no one gets married expecting to end up in divorce court. But if you’ve reached the point where both of you agree it’s time to part ways, you don’t have to go to war to make it official. That’s where uncontested divorce comes in—and for many...
by Catherine Ryan | Apr 24, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
Divorce is rarely easy, but sometimes, both parties agree on how to separate—no courtroom battles, no fighting over who gets the dog. That’s what we call an uncontested divorce. Sounds simple, right? But in Georgia, simple doesn’t mean straightforward. One wrong...
by Catherine Ryan | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce
I’ve worked with countless individuals who are either on the brink of divorce or already in the midst of the process, and I know how tempting a do-it-yourself divorce can seem at first glance. The promise of cutting down on costs, avoiding drawn-out legal...
