by Alexa Lewis | Aug 13, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Military Divorce, Military Family Law, Survivor Benefit Annuities
Alexa Lewis and Steve Shewmaker of the Atlanta, GA based Law Firm Shewmaker & Shewmaker discuss what happens to military pensions after a divorce and the death of the service member, as well as the survivor benefit...
by Patty Shewmaker | Jul 30, 2020 | Child Custody, Child Support, Child Visitation Rights, Divorce, Family Law, Guardian Ad Litem
Patty Shewmaker and Jimmy Lewis of the Atlanta Law Firm Shewmaker & Shewmaker discuss the purpose of a Guardian Ad Litem and their role in custody hearings. Even though ultimate custody decisions are made by the court, the recommendations of the Guardian Ad Litem...
by Patty Shewmaker | Jul 23, 2020 | Child Custody, Child Support, Child Visitation Rights, Divorce, Family Law
Patty Shewmaker and Jimmy Lewis of the Atlanta Law Firm Shewmaker & Shewmaker discuss how much say children get in custody hearings in the State of Georgia. What should you do if your child files an affidavit of...
by Steve Shewmaker | Jun 11, 2020 | Family Law, Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs)
A temporary protective order, or TPO, is a court order that helps a victim of family violence receive protection from the individual (or individuals) that are instigating the abuse or harassment. In most cases the TPO prohibits contact between the two parties. In this...
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...
