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Pitfalls of the Aggressive Divorce

by Catherine Ryan | February 18, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

There’s a certain kind of momentum that can take over at the beginning of a divorce. It starts with hurt. Then anger. Then a late-night Google search. And before long, someone is talking about “taking them for everything they’ve got.” I understand the instinct....

Don’t DIY Your Divorce (Unless You Want a Disaster)

by Catherine Ryan | February 11, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

If you’re staring down the end of your marriage, let me start by saying this: you’re not failing — you’re navigating a really hard season. And if your brain is currently spinning with “What do I do next?”, “How expensive is this going to be?”, and “Can I just Google...

Same-Sex Divorce, Same Peace, Different Paperwork Traps

by Catherine Ryan | January 23, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

The myth that causes delays “Uncontested is uncontested, our forms will be the same.”Mostly true, not always. Same-sex couples often have extra documents and histories that a generic packet does not capture. When those details...

Relocation Roulette: Moving Out of State Without Wrecking Your Parenting Plan

by Catherine Ryan | January 21, 2026 | Alimony & Child Support | 0 Comments

The surprise text that changes everything “Got the offer. It’s in another state.”Career, family, or a cheaper cost of living can make moving look irresistible. But relocation without rules is the fastest way to turn a peaceful Georgia agreement into a logistical and...

The 72-Hour Panic: Can You Undo a Deal Before It’s Filed?

by Catherine Ryan | January 19, 2026 | Divorce | 0 Comments

The “oh no” moment is normal You kept it calm, talked like adults, and signed a draft… then a detail starts buzzing in your head at 2 a.m. The house refinance date seems vague. The parenting exchange is during baseball practice. The child support payment method isn’t...

Final Order, Now What? Your First 14 Days That Make Everything Work

by Catherine Ryan | January 16, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

The quiet moment that costs people money You picked the peaceful route. You got your Final Order. Then… life calls, work piles up, and small “I’ll do it later” items start eating your wallet and your sanity. The truth: your first two weeks after the decree determine...

Do Not Sign Yet: 7 Quiet Red Flags in “Friendly” Agreements

by Catherine Ryan | January 14, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

The trap: “It all looks fine…” You kept it civil, you agreed on the big stuff, and the draft feels tidy. But friendly divorces often hide silent problems—phrases that sound reasonable and later explode into credit issues, parenting fights, and do-overs. Here are the...

Screenshots Don’t Delete Themselves: The Social Media Clause Your Divorce Needs

by Catherine Ryan | January 12, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

The post you didn’t mean to post It starts harmless: a song lyric, a “new chapter” selfie, a joke your friends will “get.” Then your ex gets the screenshots, your in-laws chime in, someone’s boss sees it, and the quiet divorce gets loud. Online drama is the fastest...

Who Gets the Dog? Pet Plans That Don’t Turn Peace Into War

by Catherine Ryan | January 9, 2026 | Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

The furry third rail of “friendly” divorce You split the furniture, you mapped the parenting schedule, you even agreed on the refinance. Then four words blow it up: “But he’s my dog.”Pets carry real emotion. In Georgia, they’re treated as property in divorce, but...

Miss This Window, Lose Your Voice: Uncontested Legitimation Explained

by Catherine Ryan | January 7, 2026 | Paternity | 0 Comments

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...

Silence Isn’t Surrender: Why You Don’t Have to Fight Loud to Win Big

Sep 5, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

Not All Wins Come from a Fight There’s a common misconception that "fighting hard = fighting smart."But in family law, the loudest person in the room often isn’t the one who walks away with the best deal—it’s the one who came in with a plan. This blog is about...

Nice Doesn’t Mean Naive: How Respectful Divorces Can Still Be Firm

Sep 3, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

There’s a dangerous myth in divorce culture: that being calm or respectful means you’re weak. That if you aren’t fighting, you’re folding. And that the only way to “win” is to go to war. Here’s the truth: niceness isn’t naivety—and it’s not the same as surrender.A...

Kind Doesn’t Mean Clueless: Why Being Civil in Divorce Is a Power Move

Sep 1, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

There’s a dangerous myth floating around divorce circles: that the person who fights the loudest, drags their ex to court, and demands everything must be the one who “wins.” But here’s the truth: being kind doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re smart. In fact,...

Can I Keep the House If I Earn Less?

Aug 29, 2025 | Divorce

So, your name’s on the mortgage—but your ex made more money. Does that mean you lose the house in the divorce? Not necessarily. Let’s break it down. Who Gets to Stay? It’s Not Just About the Paycheck The court doesn’t just look at income when deciding who keeps the...

Split Schedules, Split Lives: What Happens When Co-Parenting Turns into Chaos?

Aug 27, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support

When co-parenting works, it can be a beautiful thing: structure, routine, and shared love for your children. But what happens when that structure begins to crumble? Split custody can quickly turn into a scheduling warzone, with missed pickups, miscommunication, and...

Do I Really Have to Share Everything? The Truth About Property Division in Divorce

Aug 25, 2025 | Divorce

The Truth About Property Division in Divorce Dividing property during divorce can feel like tearing a life in half. If you're worried about your ex taking “half of everything,” you're not alone. But before you start mentally packing up your favorite furniture and bank...

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