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).
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Lawyers Without Billboards
Military Divorce Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction : Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 29
Think military divorce is straightforward? Think again. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team kicks off a brand-new mini-series on military divorce by separating fact from fiction. From the infamous “10-year rule” to survivor benefits, pensions, and remarriage myths, they break down the most common misconceptions - and explain what really happens when military service and family law collide.
🎙️ 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:
- Why the so-called “10-year rule” is one of the most misunderstood concepts in military divorce
- How military pensions are actually divided (and when they’re not)
- The truth about entitlement: what a spouse can and can’t claim
- Survivor Benefit Plans (SBP): why they matter and how courts handle them
- What happens when myths influence judges, lawyers, and even clients
- The difference between longevity pensions, medical retirements, and VA disability
- Why military divorce cases require specialized knowledge most firms don’t have
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & Opening Banter
02:40 – Introducing the Military Divorce Mini-Series
03:30 – Myth #1: The 10-Year Rule for Pensions
07:40 – Why the Myth Persists (State Law & DFAS Direct Pay)
12:00 – Myth #2: “I’m Entitled to Half”
13:40 – Myth #3: “It’s My Pension, She Didn’t Earn It”
16:30 – Myth #4: Pension Division Ends with Remarriage
19:45 – Myth #5: Courts Can’t Order Survivor Benefit Plans (SBP)
24:40 – Myth #6: All Military Retirements Are Divisible
28:40 – Myth #7: If the Pension Drops, Courts Will Fix It
29:50 – Myth #8: Separated Spouses Get Housing Allowance
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📺 Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8GZ8hbJNpu0
📩 Contact: sshewmaker@shewmakerandlewis.com
🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions
🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA.