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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...
“For the Kids” Nesting Plan — Smart Solution or Stress Machine?
The Pitch Sounds Perfect… Until Real Life Moves In Nesting a.k.a. birdnesting keeps the children in the “nest” while parents rotate in and out.On Instagram, it looks peaceful. In real life, it can be brilliant or a budget-burning stress machine. The difference is not...
Signed… But Still Paying Together? The Post-Divorce Money Trap
You’re Divorced—So Why Is Your Bank Account Still Married? “This should’ve been over.”You did the peaceful route, signed the agreement, and moved on. Yet the bills still say otherwise. A joint card auto-pays his subscription. Her car insurance still lists you. The...
She Says It’s “Just Temporary” — Should I Move Out?
The Sweet Ask That Costs You Later You want to keep the peace. You want space. You want the tension to drop for everyone, especially the kids.Then comes the line that traps a lot of people: “Just go stay with a friend. It’s temporary.” Temporary can become your new...
We Still Care About Each Other… Do We Really Need All This Paperwork?
The Myth: Love and Trust Make Paperwork Optional You are being kind. You still talk. You still want the best for each other and for the kids.So the instinct is, keep it casual, keep it flexible, avoid the “legal stuff.” Here is the tabloid truth: no paperwork, no...
Is Our Agreement Too Vague? The Hidden Risks No One Warns You About
The Silent Saboteur: Vague Terms That Blow Up Later You kept it friendly. You agreed on the big stuff. You want this finished without drama. Then someone says the most dangerous line in divorce paperwork: “Let’s leave it flexible.”Flexible today can mean unenforceable...
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Catherine Ryan is the best attorney in the Augusta area for your uncontested divorce and legitimation cases. With over 30 years of experience, she’s the attorney who will advocate for your rights.