Lawyers Without Billboards
Real lawyers, real talk—without the billboards. Lawyers Without Billboards is an unfiltered look at family law, hosted by the partners of Shewmaker & Lewis: Steve and Patty Shewmaker, and Jimmy and Alexa Lewis.
With decades of experience in divorce, custody battles, child support, alimony, and criminal law, they break down legal myths, share expert insights, and dive into real cases (sometimes with a side of humor).
Expect candid conversations, legal deep dives, and the occasional sidebar on pop culture, legal movies, and life as family law attorneys. Whether you're navigating a family law issue, practicing law yourself, or just enjoy courtroom drama, this podcast offers valuable insights with a dose of levity.
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Lawyers Without Billboards
Temporary Hearings in Divorce: Rules, Risks & Realities | Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 28
Think temporary hearings are just a quick pit stop in divorce? Think again. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team digs into the rules, risks, and realities of divorce temporary hearings - and why they’re often the trial before the trial. From custody disputes to who stays in the house, these hearings set the ground rules for life while a case is pending, and can shape the final outcome more than you think.
🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis
👨⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense – with zero billboards and zero BS.
🔍 You’ll learn:
- When a temporary hearing is necessary (and when it’s not)
- What issues can be decided temporarily - custody, support, housing, attorney’s fees, and more
- Why a strong showing at a temporary hearing often sets the tone for the final case
- How judges’ discretion, costs, and strategy can make or break outcomes
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to Lawyers Without Billboards
01:00 – What Is a Temporary Hearing in Divorce?
05:00 – Custody, Support & Housing: Issues Judges Decide
10:30 – Why Temporary Hearings Are Expensive (and Worth It)
15:00 – Affidavits: Quality vs. Quantity
20:00 – Judges’ Discretion: Rules vs. Reality
25:00 – Weaponizing Temporary Orders
30:00 – Should Every Divorce Have a Temporary Order?
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📺 Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UTEpa7_K8lk
📩 Contact: alewis@shewmakerandlewis.com
🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions
🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA.