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One Lawyer for Both of Us? The “Neutral Attorney” Myth

The tempting shortcut that isn’t a shortcut When a couple is calm and cooperative, the idea pops up:“Can one lawyer just do everything for both of us?” Short answer: No. In Georgia, one attorney can’t ethically represent two people whose legal interests may differ in...

Paper Trail, Peace of Mind: The 30-Day Proof Plan That Ends Money Fights

Why “trust me” collapses after the first bill You meant it when you said you’d keep things friendly. Then the mortgage auto-pays, a medical bill arrives, and a streaming subscription renews on the wrong card. Without a clear proof routine, even kind people end up...

Can Respect Survive the Move-Out? The Polite Person’s Guide to Temporary Separation

“Can you stay somewhere else for a bit?”It sounds reasonable. You want the tension to drop, the kids to relax, the house to feel calm again. But the way you leave matters more than why. In Georgia, possession (who’s living there) can shape everything from bill paying...

Friendly… Until the Fine Print: 10 Tiny Clauses That Change Everything

Uncontested divorces are won or lost in the margins. Not on who keeps the house, but on one-liners that control how fast things happen, who pays, and what happens if plans fall through. If you want a drama-free divorce that stays drama-free, sharpen these ten...

One Bank Account, Two Lives: Your 10-Day Money Detox After Filing

Signing the settlement is not the finish line for your finances. Autopays keep running, joint cards keep syncing, and one missed mortgage hits both credit scores. The fix is speed plus structure. Use this 10-day plan to unwind cleanly in Georgia and keep your...

He Says “Skip Child Support”—Will the Court Even Allow That?

You can agree on houses, cars, even dogs—but you can’t just wave away child support. In Georgia, support is the child’s right, not a bargaining chip between adults. Judges approve orders that protect kids, follow the Georgia Child Support Worksheet, and explain any...

No Judge, No Drama: Can We Finalize 100% Outside Court?

The Dream: Sign, File, Finalize… Without Stepping in Court You want a clean, quiet divorce. No hallway anxiety. No waiting for your name to be called. The good news: in many uncontested Georgia cases, if your paperwork is complete and county-compliant, the judge can...

Keep the House, Lose Your Credit? The Refinance Clause Everyone Gets Wrong

The Myth That Torches Credit You want the house. Your ex agrees. The line gets added: “Spouse will refinance when able.”Looks friendly. Reads reasonable. Enforces nothing.If the loan stays in both names, one missed payment dings both credit scores, blocks future...

AI Wrote Your Divorce? 7 Places Bots Miss the Fine Print

The Big Promise vs. The Fine Print AI and online kits are great at filling blanks. What they don’t do is protect your future in Georgia’s real-world courts. Judges don’t approve “pretty.” They approve precise, enforceable orders that fit county practice in places like...

The 30-Day Myth: How Fast Can Your Divorce Really Happen in Georgia?

The Rumor vs. Reality “Thirty days, sign here, done.”It sounds great. It is also… incomplete. In Georgia, an uncontested divorce can move quickly, but only if your packet is complete, your county’s rules are followed, and your judge’s calendar cooperates. Miss one...

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One Lawyer for Both of Us? The “Neutral Attorney” Myth

The tempting shortcut that isn’t a shortcut When a couple is calm and cooperative, the idea pops up:“Can one lawyer just do everything for both of us?” Short answer: No. In Georgia, one attorney can’t ethically represent two people whose legal interests may differ in...

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