PRACTICE AREAS

The attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis are knowledgeable in wide variety of legal areas. From highly specialized law dealing with complex military matters, to the potentially volatile area of marital and family law, to areas of criminal law that are fraught with danger for those accused of criminal wrongdoing, to the more mundane areas of estate planning, the lawyers at the firm are highly qualified, often uniquely so, to represent clients passionately and effectively.

Listed below are some of the areas of practice at Shewmaker & Lewis with links to more detailed information. Please scan the articles below applicable to your situation and call 770-939-1939 to speak to a lawyer. To send us a message, simply fill out the form on our contact page and an attorney will contact you shortly.

Practice Areas – Family Law

Divorce in Georgia

In Georgia, there are thirteen ground (or reasons) to file for divorce. The most common reason is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. This is commonly known as “no fault” divorce. The other twelve grounds for divorce are...

Divorce in Georgia

Alimony

If you think of a typical divorce, the spouses split up, and all of their stuff - the “marital estate” - must be divided as well. After it is all divided, one party may be required to pay “from his or her separate estate” money to the other party. That’s alimony...

Alimony

Prenup & Postnup

Getting married is usually the one of the happiest moments in a person’s life. However, sometimes couples decide that a prenuptial, or antenuptial (also called a “postnuptial”) agreement is a good idea prior to saying “I do.”...

Prenup & Postnup

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In Georgia, affirmative legal steps by a father, called legitimation, are required for them to have rights...

Legitimation

Mediation

Many courts mandate mediation before trial, and in most cases mediation is productive. Several metro-Atlanta counties, like Fulton, DeKalb and Cobb Counties require it. ...

Mediation

Parenting Time

In a divorce or any action regarding custody, the Court will require the parents to file a parenting plan that will be reviewed and approved by the Judge. ...

Parenting Time

Practice Areas – Criminal Law

Criminal Defense

Few things in life are more alarming than being branded a criminal and having basic freedoms taken away. t Shewmaker & Lewis their criminal lawyers aggressively represent clients in state and federal courts.

Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor Defense

The consequence of a criminal conviction can result in loss of freedom and reputation, loss of job opportunities, and financial hardship. Having an attorney from Shewmaker & Lewis that understands Georgia misdemeanor laws and their application can have an enormous impact on the outcome of your case...

Misdemeanor Defense

Practice Areas – Military Matters

Military Matters

Military service members, spouses and retirees frequently encounter common legal matters, such as family law matters or state court criminal charges, which become vastly more complicated by their military status...