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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...

Top 10 Reasons Uncontested Divorce Is the Smart Choice in Georgia

Apr 26, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

Let’s face it: no one gets married expecting to end up in divorce court. But if you've reached the point where both of you agree it’s time to part ways, you don’t have to go to war to make it official. That’s where uncontested divorce comes in—and for many...

Why Even a “Simple” Divorce Deserves a Professional Touch

Apr 24, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

Divorce is rarely easy, but sometimes, both parties agree on how to separate—no courtroom battles, no fighting over who gets the dog. That’s what we call an uncontested divorce. Sounds simple, right? But in Georgia, simple doesn’t mean straightforward. One wrong...

DIY Divorce: A Lawyer’s Perspective

Mar 27, 2025 | Uncontested Divorce

Many sources advertise that you can file for uncontested divorce yourself with no licensed attorney in the state of Georgia. But does that protect your rights and ensure that your children are protected in case of contingency?

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