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

by | July 10, 2025 | Divorce | 0 Comments

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?...

Refusing to Sign? Here’s What Happens When Your Spouse Tries to Stall the Divorce

by | July 8, 2025 | Divorce | 0 Comments

You’ve made the hard decision to move on. The papers are ready. You’re hoping for a clean break. But then—your spouse won’t sign. Now what? Believe it or not, this is more common than you think. Divorce doesn’t always happen on mutual terms, and sometimes one spouse...

The Divorce Form That Could Ruin Your Future If You Sign It Blind

by | July 6, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

Divorce Is Hard Enough—Don’t Let the Paperwork Make It Worse You’ve made the decision. You want a divorce—and you want it to be clean, fast, and amicable. So you sit down at the kitchen table, print out a few online forms, and think: “Let’s just get this over with.”...

We’re Still Living Together… Can We File for Divorce?

by | July 4, 2025 | Divorce | 0 Comments

Understanding how Georgia law views shared living arrangements during separation. You’re sharing the same roof. Maybe even the same kitchen, or the same bedtime routine for the kids. But emotionally? The marriage is over. So you’re probably wondering:“Can we still...

The Kids Are with Me—Why Am I Still Paying Child Support?

by | July 2, 2025 | Alimony & Child Support | 0 Comments

What Georgia law actually says about custody, parenting time, and money. You’re not alone if you’ve asked this. Many parents feel confused or even frustrated when they’re the primary caregiver—yet are still expected to pay child support. It doesn’t seem to add up. But...

She Moved Out—But Can I Change the Locks?

by | June 30, 2025 | Divorce | 0 Comments

What Georgia law says about security, property rights, and protecting your peace of mind. When a marriage ends, things get complicated fast—especially when one spouse moves out and the other is left behind asking a very common question: “Can I change the locks now?”...

We Split Everything—Until the Car Loan Blew Up the Deal

by | June 28, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

At first, it seemed easy. You divided the house, the furniture, the bank accounts—even the dog.Things were civil. Calm. Amicable. You thought you were done. Then the phone rang. It was the lender.Your name was still on the car loan.And your ex? Missed a payment. Now...

The One Line Missing from Your Divorce Agreement That Could Cost You Thousands

by | June 26, 2025 | Divorce | 0 Comments

In a peaceful divorce, people want to keep things simple—and we support that. But we’ve seen too many uncontested divorces fall apart financially because one critical sentence was left out of the paperwork. It seemed like a small thing at the time. But later, it led...

You Can Download the Forms—But Should You?

by | June 24, 2025 | Divorce | 0 Comments

If you Google “uncontested divorce Georgia,” you’ll find plenty of downloadable packets, AI-generated forms, and one-size-fits-all templates that promise to make divorce “fast and easy.” It’s tempting, especially if you and your spouse are on good terms and looking to...

They Said It Was Uncontested—Then Everything Changed

by | June 22, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce | 0 Comments

You both agreed: no drama, no courtroom battles, no dragging it out. You were ready to file for an uncontested divorce and start your new lives.Everything seemed smooth... until it wasn’t. At Catherine Ryan Law, we’ve seen it happen more times than we can...

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You Can Download the Forms—But Should You?

Jun 24, 2025 |

If you Google “uncontested divorce Georgia,” you’ll find plenty of downloadable packets, AI-generated forms, and one-size-fits-all templates that promise to make divorce “fast and easy.” It’s tempting, especially if you and your spouse are on good terms and looking to...

What If She Won’t Let Me See the Kids?

Jun 20, 2025 |

It’s one of the hardest calls we get:“My ex won’t let me see my kids. What can I do?” If this is happening to you, first—know this:You are not powerless. You have legal rights. And there are steps you can take to protect your relationship with your child. Here’s what...

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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.