by Patty Shewmaker | Oct 15, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, General Information, Philosophy of Law
As attorneys, we are occasionally asked by prospective clients where we went to law school or if we were on law review. Do either of those matter once a lawyer has left law school and entered private practice? What questions should you be asking when you’re...
by Rob Burgner | Oct 8, 2020 | Child Custody, Child Support, Child Visitation Rights, Divorce, Family Law
A guardian ad litem is an individual appointed by a judge to help a litigant in a case if the court determines that a litigant is unable to adequately participate in the case before the court. Patty Shewmaker and Jimmy Lewis of the Law Firm Shewmaker & Shewmaker...
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 Steve Shewmaker | Aug 6, 2020 | Alimony, Divorce, Equitable Division, Family Law, Military Divorce, Military Family Law
The 10/10 rule applies to former spouses of military members and defines how they receive their portion of the ex’s military retirement pay if they are entitled to it in military divorce cases. Steve Shewmaker and Alexa Lewis of the Atlanta, GA based Law Firm...
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...
