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Big D or Small D? In Divorce, Size Matters.

by Catherine Ryan | February 25, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

There are two kinds of divorce. There’s the “Big D” Divorce — the capital-letter, courtroom-drama, friends-pick-sides, burn-it-down version. The one that takes up oxygen in every room. The one that turns disagreements into depositions and hurt feelings into exhibits....

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...

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

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 birthday...

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

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?

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

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?

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,...

Ghosted During Divorce? What to Do When Your Spouse Disappears from the Process

Jul 10, 2025 | Divorce

You finally made the decision. You’re ready to file for divorce, get some closure, and move on. But there’s one big problem: your spouse is nowhere to be found. No returned calls, no response to texts, and no known address. Did they ghost you... during your divorce?...

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