by Steve Shewmaker | Jun 25, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Military Divorce, Military Family Law, Tricare
There is a high hurdle to receive Tricare for life after a divorce from a service member. Even the rules for receiving Tricare in the year following a divorce are restrictive. The rules can seem complicated on the surface. In this video, Steve and Patty Shewmaker...
by Alexa Lewis | Jun 4, 2020 | Divorce, Equitable Division, Family Law, Military Divorce, Military Family Law
Dividing pension benefits in any divorce can create conflict and tension. Service members and their spouses are often at odds when it comes to this issue. All 50 states treat military pensions as marital or community property and a state court can award a portion of...
by Steve Shewmaker | Mar 13, 2020 | Divorce, Equitable Division, Family Law, Military Divorce, Military Family Law, Military Justice
Spouses of military members often think they are entitled to half of their spouses assets including their military pension. Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis of Shewmaker & Shewmaker discuss the facts surrounding division of assets in a military...
by Patty Shewmaker | Jan 24, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Military Divorce, Military Family Law
Many service members think that the 10/10 rule precludes a spouse from receiving a portion of a service member’s military retirement if they have not been married for 10 years. Others believe there must be 10 years of active service or even 10 years of...
by Patty Shewmaker | Jan 20, 2020 | Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Child Visitation Rights, Divorce, Family Law, Military Family Law
The Public Health Service Corps, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is part of the military uniformed services. Military Divorce is a subset of divorce in general and requires specialized experience and knowledge. In this video, Steve and Patty Shewmaker discuss divorce...
by Patty Shewmaker | Jan 10, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Military Family Law, Temporary Protective Orders (TPO)
There are many factors to consider when considering getting a temporary protective order against a spouse that’s a service member. Patty Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis of Shewmaker & Shewmaker discuss those factors and the ramifications if you decide to take that...
