by Rob Burgner | Mar 11, 2024 | Child Custody, Child Visitation Rights, Divorce, Family Law, Guardian Ad Litem, Litigation, Mediatiion, Parenting Plans, Uncontested Divorce
In this conversation, Attorneys Jimmy and Alexa Lewis delve into the complexities of negotiating parenting plans when drug and alcohol issues are involved. They share experiences dealing with such cases, offering valuable insights into the provisions necessary to...
by Alexa Lewis | Dec 12, 2022 | Divorce, Equitable Division, Family Law, General Information, Mediatiion, Military Divorce, Strategy and Preparation, Survivor Benefit Annuities, Uncontested Divorce
In the case of military pensions, private pensions, and federal pensions – if you do not include a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) that allows a retiree to ensure after their death a lifetime annuity for their dependents, their dependents will not receive it. These...
by Patty Shewmaker | May 28, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Mediatiion
When preparing clients for mediation in domestic cases like divorce or separation, it’s common to find that clients have several misconceptions about the process. Educating them about mediation, properly preparing them for what is to come and managing...
by Patty Shewmaker | May 22, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Mediatiion
Mediation is a process that allows divorcing couples to have a hand in creating their own agreements. They are especially helpful in cases where there are children involved in the divorce and they will need to continue making joint decisions about them moving forward....
by Patty Shewmaker | May 18, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Mediatiion
In a divorce mediation, a married couple and their respective lawyers will hire a third party mediator that is neutral and will meet with them to resolve issues related to their divorce. In this video, Steve and Patty Shewmaker of the Shewmaker & Shewmaker Law...