by Alexa Lewis | Oct 1, 2021 | Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Strategy and Preparation, Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs)
In this third video in a series on Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs), Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis discuss what happens after a court ordered TPO is granted. What length of time is it in effect? What are the parameters of the ruling? What if there are children...
by Steve Shewmaker | Sep 24, 2021 | Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Strategy and Preparation, Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs)
A temporary protective order (TPO) in Georgia is a civil court order providing protection to an individual until a full and fair court hearing can be held. The TPO is in place for a short time – typically 30 days or less, and is considered minimally intrusive on...
by Alexa Lewis | Sep 15, 2021 | Child Abuse, Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Strategy and Preparation, Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs)
A temporary protective order (TPO) in Georgia is a civil court order providing protection to an individual until a full and fair court hearing can be held. The TPO is in place for a short time – typically 30 days or less, and is considered minimally intrusive on...
by Patty Shewmaker | Sep 10, 2021 | Case Studies, Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Litigation, Strategy and Preparation
What is “Evidence” in a Family Law or Criminal Case? It takes four forms. It can be Real evidence, so called demonstrative evidence, documentary evidence ad testimonial evidence. They carry different weight in a trial. For instance, real evidence may be...
by Steve Shewmaker | Aug 25, 2021 | Case Studies, Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Litigation, Strategy and Preparation
What is “Evidence” in a Family Law or Criminal Case? It takes four forms. It can be Real evidence, so called demonstrative evidence, documentary evidence ad testimonial evidence. They carry different weight in a trial. For instance, real evidence may be...
by Alexa Lewis | Aug 18, 2021 | Child Custody, Child Support, Child Visitation Rights, Divorce, Family Law, Military Divorce, Uncontested Divorce
The American Bar Association (ABA) has a motto: “To Stabilize and preserve the Family. What does that mean for divorce lawyers? There are times when what a client wants may not be the best thing for a child and for a family. Yes, attorneys should zealously...
