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In this episode, Andee and Mali introduce you to Hastings Shadmehry Associate Attorney Madison Alexander. Madison is a true Georgia girl who has lived all over the state.She is also a dedicated family law attorney, who went all the way through law school knowing that family law was her calling. She has an incredible personal story and approach to work and life.Join the Conversation and find out what makes Madison such a GREAT attorney.Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehryon TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry email us at [email protected] a consultation contact us at: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

00:24 Intros

00:55 Warrior or Diplomat? 

03:48 The basics of Madison 

05:05 Madison was a Preacher’s daughter

06:40 Madison the tomboy athlete

08:00 Madison was a Straight A student

08:30 Undergraduate degree and double-major

10:00 The benefits of Law School 

12:00 When Madison decided to be a lawyer

13:00 Madison’s Law School experience

16:30 Madison’s Family Law Ambition

17:50 Madison’s prior legal experience

19:40 Taking the Bar Exam

21:10 Mario Kart

22:20 Her family’s view on Family Law

23:19 Madison’s move to Atlanta

25:45 An early case in Equitable Caregiver Law

28:15 A passion for Equitable Caregiver Law

30:30 Life at Hastings Shadmehry

33:10 Madison’s off-work life

34:20 Madison has a passion for Family Law

35:09 Sign off

The Domestic Relations Financial Affidavits (or DeRFA) is a truly crucial early step in every Divorce proceeding. Andee and Mali explain what a DeRFA is, how it works, and why it is so important.Join this informative and fun discussion to find out why the DeRFA is such an important aspect of having an easier, quicker, and more successful divorce.Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehryon TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry email us at [email protected] a consultation contact us at: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/00:25 Intro00:59 Warrior or Diplomat?04:15 What is a DRFA and why do we need it in a Divorce?06:00 What line items are in a DRFA?07:40 Do the DRFA early in the Divorce process08:20 How the DRFA is treated by the Divorce Courts10:00 The dangers of doing a DRFA wrong14:30 Establishing Income in a DRFA18:30 DRFAs MUST be backed up with evidence19:00 Showing Expenses in a DRFA19:50 How a DRFA influences Alimony21:30 A DRFA can go far to establish Credibility with the Judge24:00 A DRFA can affect Child Support24:30 Showing Assets in a DRFA26:15 How a DRFA differs from the Marital Balance Sheet27:40 Amending a DRFA as the case continues30:16 Dealing with unknown financial factors 32:00 A DRFA helps establish the client’s future life33:00 Wrap-Up

Dr Kyrstin Lokkesmoe is BACK with Andee to continue her discussion on Toxic Narcissists. This time, the ladies discuss how the Toxic Narcissist acts in Divorce proceedings. How do they appear to the judge or to a mediator? How do they treat the attorneys on the other side?

Dr Kyrstin provides the clues to look for and gives advice on how to deal with it, and Andee has several observations of her own.

It's another fun, warm, and informative conversation as these two talented women break down a complicated and destructive personality disorder.

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00:21 Intro

00:51 Warrior or Diplomat

02:40 Manipulation is a hallmark of the Narcissist

05:10 What is "Projection"?

06:15 The Narcissist creates a false narrative

08:00 Stay in communication with your team10:00 Have a plan for dealing with the Narcissist 12:30 Rely on your team14:40 The importance of documentation to combat lies

16:50 The importance of Therapeutic Support

18:20 Anticipating the behavior

22:40 Is there a point where the Narcissist will be exposed?

25:00 Give them what they want or Fight?

27:50 Narcissists will sometimes use the court system

30:15 Dr. Kyrstin's new Coaching endeavor

31:40 Wrap-up

This week, we are presenting an ENCORE of Andee's second conversation on Narcissism and Divorce with Dr Kyrstin Lokkesmoe, PhD, LPC, because we will be bringing Part Three next week.Narcissism is a commonly heard term and it is something that the lawyers of Hastings Shadmehry deal with on a regular basis. Join the conversation, as Andee and Dr. Kyrstin continue their discussion of this toxic personality disorder, and how it affects relationships and family law cases.Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry on TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehryContact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/#hastingsshadmehryshow #hastingsshadmehry #andeedyerhastings #malishadmehry #family #highassetdivorce #podcast #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #FAFO00:20 Introductions01:12 Warrior or Diplomat?03:22 Gray Rocking and Yellow Rocking08:48 A professional experience dealing with being gaslit10:20 Natural tendency to get drawn in by a Narcissist12:00 How counseling can help to fend off a Narcissist13:30 Advice for people who develop the need to fight back15:45 Benefits of physical activity17:00 Clients who fear they won't be believed23:00 Recognizing patterns so behavior can be predicted24:50 Are there patterns when the Narcissist wants to leave?26:20 Do Narcissists try to punish their partners?27:05 The so-called Flying Monkeys28:30 Helping people through the process of being discarded30:20 Is the threat of being discarded something that Narcissist uses?32:00 A great therapeutic exercise to practice35:00 Narcissists find ways to isolate their partners36:10 Learning to see the patterns is key38:00 A Divorce case where the Narcissist had to be revealed to the court41:20 What is Parallel Parenting?43:30 The Value of the app Our Family Wizard47:55 Where to find Dr. Kyrstin online and how to contact48:40 Wrap-up

This week Andee and Mali interview Hastings Shadmehry Senior Attorney Stephanie Weil!Stephanie came to the firm with a lot of Family Law experience and a unique life experience. Everything about her family, her education, her work experience, even her personal relationships seems to contribute toward making Stephanie the lawyer and the person that she is today.Join the conversation as the partners introduce us to this brilliant, funny, and dedicated Family Law professional.Our email: [email protected] our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehryon TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/#hastingsshadmehryshow #podcast #familylaw #familylawfirm #familylawattorney #divorce #legaladvice #divorcelawyer #childcustody #divorcelaw #highassetdivorce #talkshow #andeedyerhastings #malishadmehry #filingfordivorce #fafo00:25 Intros01:14 Warrior or Diplomat04:11 Understanding when it's time to go to Court05:22 Where is Stephanie from?06:30 Stephanie's undergrad experience07:20 The move towards Law School08:30 Stephanie's parents' professional legal experience09:30 Stephanie's experience as a child of divorced parents11:15 Stephanie's life as a stay-at-home mom and as a single mom11:50 Stephanie launched her legal career13:44 Stephanie faces a physical challenge17:58 What it means to be a Litigator18:40 Stephanie moves into Family Law20:10 Stephanie's own blended family20:50 Stephanie moves to Georgia23:00 Differences between Family Law in Georgia vs Florida24:00 Stephanie gravitates towards complex high asset cases26:50 Stephanie's personal interests27:06 Stephanie is a dog mom and a cat mom28:44 Stephanie's philosophy on being a Family Law attorney31:00 Wrap-up

In this information-packed episode of The Hastings Shadmehry Show, Andee and Mali discuss some of the professional Experts that can be recruited to help with a Divorce case.

These Experts help Family lawyers gather evidence, submit reports, interpret reports from the opposing party, and can testify to their findings in Court.Experts are an integral and often-utilized part of the Divorce process and the partners do a great job explaining who they are and what they can help with.

Join us for a delightful and informative discussion!

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As promised, this week we bring you the second part of our Meet the Partners event, as Kendall Walker sits down with Mali Shadmehry.

Mali will tell us all about herself -- her upbringing, her education, her competitive pursuits, and her meteoric rise to becoming a young entrpreneur and partner in her own firm.

It's always a fun conversation when Mali and Kendall get together, so be prepared to laugh and maybe cry, as Mali walks us through her remarkable journey.

Join us for a delightful and revealing discussion!

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We are starting our Second season with a bang! This week we have an interview with one of the partners of Hastings Shadmehry, Andee Hastings.

Our producer Kendall Walker sits down with Andee for a look at Andee’s life and career.Andee will tell us all about herself – where she comes from, what she studied in school, and where she went to Law School. Then Andee talks about her unique career, her many mentors, and the road she took to become one of the premiere family lawyers in her state.

Join us for a delightful and revealing discussion!

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00:30 Introduction

01:40 Warrior or Diplomat?

02:50 Andee’s birthplace and formative years

04:23 Andee did PhD work in High School?

05:50 Undergrad work

06:26 Law School and early work in the Law

07:10 Andee’s original post-school goals

08:15 Work as a Domestic Violence Prosecutor

09:10 Andee’s first Mentor as a Prosecutor

10:50 When Did Andee start practicing?

11:05 Young Andee makes Case Law

16:08 Andee’s work in Civil Litigation

17:27 Andee moves into Family Law

18:05 Andee’s Family Law Mentor

20:05 Andee’s work as a Guardian Ad Litem

22:08 Andee’s work in Animal Rescue

24:00 Andee’s personal pack

25:10 Andee speaks several languages

27:00 Wrap-up

This week on The Hastings Shadmehry Show, Andee and Mali take a deep dive into an often intricate topic -- WHEN to file for Divorce. They talk about the Timing of Filing and how it impacts and is impacted by things like Finances, Custodial Rights, temporary Living Arrangements. They even get into the strategies behind FilingJoin the conversation for another impactful, fact-filled and of course fun discussion!#hastingsshadmehryshow #podcast #familylaw #familylawfirm #familylawattorney #divorce #legaladvice #divorcelawyer #childcustody #divorcelaw #talkshow #andeedyerhastings #malishadmehry #filingfordivorce #fafo Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehryon TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/00:25 Greeting01:09 Warrior or Diplomat?06:15 Intro to Filing for Divorce07:18 Top questions asked when Filing for Divorce08:15 Filing for Divorce affecting Custody08:53 Living Arrangements after Filing09:35 Being the Plaintiff should not affect Custody11:40 Fears of how things will change after Filing14:30 Will it look bad if you file at a bad time?16:16 Should you talk to the kids before Filing?18:23 Do you need evidence before Filing?21:30 Don’t bombard your attorney with evidence23:00 Should evidence of Adultery be gathered?30:07 Financial preparations before Filing 32:25 Strategy of Filing 32:46 Explanation of a Standing Order35:40 Ultimately, the Timeline is the Client’s 36:15 The emotional side of Filing39:56 Wrap-up

In this ENCORE episode, Andee and Mali delve into the topic of Collaborative Divorce. This relatively new approach to Marriage Dissolution can be mysterious and confusing. This episode lays out the basics of the process, dispels rumors, and discusses the pros and cons of Collaborative Divorce.Like, Comment, Share: Engage with our content to help extend our reach and support more people through their legal challenges.Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry on TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehryContact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/#FamilyLaw #Divorce #LegalAdvice #HastingsShadmehryShowSubscribe to our channel for more insightful discussions on family law and other pressing legal topics. Your journey to understanding and navigating the legal system starts here!0:25 Intro2:57 Warrior or Diplomat?4:58 What is a Collaborative Divorce?7:50 What goes into the training for Collaborative Lawyers?10:00 Are Collaborative Lawyers hard to find?11:00 A common misconception about Collaborative Lawyers12:00 What types of cases are handled Collaboratively?14:00 What happens when the Collaborative process falls apart?17:50 Can a party back out of the Collaborative process if necessary?19:25 An overview of the Collaborative process22:40 Is it cheaper? Is it more expensive?25:50 Do High Net Worth clients benefit from the Collaborative process?30:25 Wrap up