Custody battles aren’t just about kids anymore - they’re about pets. In this episode, the team at Shewmaker & Lewis dives into the emotional and legal complications that arise when couples split up and both want the dog, cat… or parrot.

Attorneys Steve and Patty Shewmaker are joined by Alexa and Jimmy Lewis for a candid (and sometimes hilarious) discussion about pet custody during divorce, how courts treat animals, and the surprising ways some couples weaponize their pets. Featuring the firm’s own rescue cat, Adeline, this episode blends compassion, strategy, and a little cattiness of its own.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:
• How Georgia law treats pets in divorce (hint: it’s not like kids)
• Real-life stories of couples fighting over animals
• Why pets can become emotional leverage in custody disputes
• Tips for protecting your rights to a pet during separation
• What to do if your ex keeps the pet out of spite
• Adeline the cat’s origin story - and her opinion on all of this

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Adelaide the Cat Makes an Entrance
01:15 – When Pets Become Pawns in Divorce
04:20 – What Georgia Law Says About Pet Custody
07:10 – Real Cases: Who Gets the Dog?
10:22 – Emotional Leverage: Using Pets to Get to a Spouse
13:45 – Should Pets Be Treated Like Property?
16:10 – Legal Tips for Pet Ownership in Divorce
19:25 – Adelaide’s Story & Office Mascot Status
21:40 – Wrap-Up: Compassion, Courts, and Cats

👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense - with zero billboards and zero BS.

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.

👉 Visit us at https://www.shewmakerandlewis.com for legal resources, case consultations, and future podcast updates.

📩 Contact: sshewmaker@shewmakerandlewis.com

🎙 Produced by Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA.

Ever wondered how parenting time actually affects child support in Georgia? This episode of Lawyers Without Billboards breaks down the new 2026 Parenting Time Adjustment rule - and why it's already showing up in courtrooms. Hosted by the legal minds at Shewmaker & Lewis, this episode offers a smart, honest, and occasionally hilarious look at the complex math behind custody and support.

Join Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Alexa Lewis, and Jimmy Lewis as they unpack:

• What the new Parenting Time Adjustment is (and how it's different from a deviation)
• Why it’s already being used—even before the 2026 start date
• How overnights (and even daytime hours) now dramatically impact support amounts
• Why the math can take 45 minutes or more to calculate
• How parenting schedules like “Thursday to Monday” weekends can save (or cost) you hundreds
• What to expect when courts default to “standard parenting plans”
• Why this law is likely to increase litigation, not reduce it
• What happens when the custodial parent ends up paying you

This isn’t just a dry dive into legal math - it’s an essential look at how child support is evolving in Georgia, told with real cases, real consequences, and a few dad jokes for good measure.

Chapters:
⏱️ 00:00 – Intro & Host Welcome
⏱️ 01:14 – What’s Changing in 2026?
⏱️ 04:44 – Shared Income Model vs. Old System
⏱️ 08:21 – Step 1: Calculating Parenting Time Overnights
⏱️ 14:08 – Online Tools & The Minnesota Calendar Hack
⏱️ 17:33 – Complexity & Burden of the New Law
⏱️ 22:00 – Default Parenting Plans in Georgia
⏱️ 23:11 – Real-World Example: How Much Parenting Time Affects Payments
⏱️ 26:08 – Can the Custodial Parent End Up Paying?
⏱️ 28:00 – Final Thoughts & Litigation Forecast

👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense - with zero billboards and zero BS.

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.

👉 Visit us at https://www.shewmakerandlewis.com for legal resources, case consultations, and future podcast updates.

📩 Contact: pshewmaker@shewmakerandlewis.com

🎙 Produced by Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA.

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Ever wonder what really happens when someone files a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) in Georgia? This episode of Lawyers Without Billboards delivers an unfiltered, no-nonsense breakdown of the legal, emotional, and strategic realities of civil protective orders. Hosted by the seasoned legal team at Shewmaker & Lewis, this episode is as informative as it is entertaining—think courtroom meets Jerry Springer (yes, really).

Join Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Alexa Lewis, and Jimmy Lewis as they explore:

• What qualifies as a TPO in Georgia
• The legal definition of “family violence”
• Why intimate relationships (not just romantic ones) matter
• What kinds of evidence judges look for
• How timing and context influence your chances
• Why ex parte hearings are constitutional (and controversial)
• What rights you may lose—including the right to possess firearms
• How TPOs impact child custody, housing, and employment
• When a judge may deny a TPO—or grant one "just in case"

This episode is full of real courtroom insight, legal strategy, and yes—dad jokes. Whether you're seeking a TPO, defending against one, or simply curious about how Georgia’s civil court system operates, this is the survival guide you didn't know you needed.

👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense - with zero billboards and zero BS.

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.

👉 Visit us at https://www.shewmakerandlewis.com for legal resources, case consultations, and future podcast updates.

📩 Contact: alewis@shewmakerandlewis.com

🎙 Produced by Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA.

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