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She’s Smiling in Mediation—Should I Be Worried?
You walk into mediation. She's calm, polite—even smiling. Suddenly, you feel like the bad guy for even thinking about pushing back. But here’s the truth: just because a divorce is civil doesn’t mean it’s safe. And just because they’re being nice doesn’t mean they’re...
You Said You’d Handle It—Now the Debt Collectors Are Calling Me
Ever been told “I’ll take care of it” only to find out they didn’t? You’re not alone—and in Georgia divorce cases, verbal promises don’t carry legal weight when it comes to debt. When Debt Isn’t Just Theirs Anymore Let’s say you’re splitting up. Your ex promises to...
She’s Engaged Again—Can I Stop Paying Alimony Now?
You’re cutting checks each month to an ex who just posted an engagement ring on Instagram. Or maybe she’s moved in with someone new. And you’re wondering—why am I still paying her alimony? If you're in Georgia, you’re not alone—and the law might actually be on your...
Why You Still Need a Lawyer for Uncontested Divorce in Georgia
Just because things are calm doesn’t mean you can afford to be careless. An uncontested divorce sounds easy, right? You both agree. There’s no yelling, no big fight. Maybe you’ve even seen a few online forms and thought, “We can do this ourselves.” But here’s the...
I’m Not Trying to Take the Kids—Just Want to See Them
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 Georgia,...
She Said I Could Have the Car—But It’s Still in Her Name
That Wasn’t a Gift—It Was a Trap Divorce is emotional. And sometimes, in the middle of all that hurt, one party tries to play nice—or make peace—with promises they don’t intend to keep.“She said I could have the car.”“She told me to stay in the house.”“She said she’d...
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