The Hastings Shadmehry Show

By Andrea Hastings

Welcome to "The Hastings Shadmehry Show," the definitive podcast for anyone navigating the complexities of divorce and family law. Join hosts Andee Hastings and Mali Shadmehry, seasoned Atlanta attorn... more

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The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.

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September 05, 2025 Episode 54 ENCORE: Utilizing Experts In Divorce
Our hiatus continues for one more episode. In this information-packed discussion, 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!

00:38 Intro
01:05 Warrior or Diplomat?
02:01 Mali’s Speeding Ticket Story
04:06 What is an "Expert"?
04:48 Financial Experts
05:20 Forensic Accountants
06:51 Finding Hidden Assets
09:32 Why Experts Must Testify
10:12 Choosing Qualified Experts
13:04 Business Valuations
15:16 A CPA vs a Forensic Accountants
17:27 Custody Experts
17:54 Guardian ad Litem
20:27 Psychological Evaluation
22:48 Custody Evaluation
23:54 Parental Alienation
25:11 Psychosexual Evaluations
27:07 Real Estate Experts
30:24 Appraising Property & Valuables
31:22 Medical & Vocational Experts
34:21 Technology & Digital Forensics
35:34 Role of Private Investigators
37:11 Wrap-up

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39min
August 22, 2025 Episode 53 ENCORE: Meet the Partners: Mali Shadmehry, Family Law Attorney, and Trailblazer
As our hiatus continues, we once again 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!

00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Warrior or Diplomat?
03:03 - Mali's Early Life
04:46 - Parental Influence
06:30 - High School Years
07:15 - College Experience
08:31 - Decision for Law
10:00 - Law School Journey
12:01 - First Job
14:10 - Family Law Focus
16:02 - Becoming a Partner
19:25 - Trial Experiences
27:00 - Passion for Trials
28:04 - Bar Association Role
30:00 - Personal Interests
35:00 - Fitness Goals
37:30 - Societal Impact of Family Law
40:32 - Wrap-Up

Our email: [email protected]

Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.com
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on TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

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42min
August 08, 2025 Episode 52 ENCORE: Meet the Partners: Andee Hastings and her Passion for Family Law
The Hastings Shadmehry Show is on a bit of a hiatus, so for this episode we are revisiting our interview with one of the partners of Hastings Shadmehry, Andee Hastings. Our former producer Kendall Walker sat down with Andee for a look at Andee’s life and career.Andee told us all about herself – where she comes from, what she studied in school, and where she went to Law School. Then Andee talked about her unique career, her many mentors, and the road she took to become one of the premiere family lawyers in her state.Join the confersation for a delightful and revealing discussion!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 #talkshow #andeedyerhastings #malishadmehry #filingfordivorce #fafo 00:30 Introduction01:40 Warrior or Diplomat?02:50 Andee’s birthplace and formative years04:23 Andee did PhD work in High School?05:50 Undergrad work06:26 Law School and early work in the Law07:10 Andee’s original post-school goals08:15 Work as a Domestic Violence Prosecutor09:10 Andee’s first Mentor as a Prosecutor10:50 When Did Andee start practicing?11:05 Young Andee makes Case Law16:08 Andee’s work in Civil Litigation17:27 Andee moves into Family Law18:05 Andee’s Family Law Mentor20:05 Andee’s work as a Guardian Ad Litem22:08 Andee’s work in Animal Rescue24:00 Andee’s personal pack25:10 Andee speaks several languages27:00 Wrap-up
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30min
July 25, 2025 Adultery and Divorce - Episode 66
Adultery! We got your attention, didn't we?
Mali flies solo once again this week. Well, not quite solo -- she's joined by the newest member of her personal pack, Nyxie!
Mali and Nyxie talk about how Adultery can affect a divorce case. Does it affect alimony? Or child support? Will a party be punished for stepping outside the marriage?
Join the conversation and get the answers to all of these questions, and more!

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00:29 Intros02:03 Warrior or Diplomat03:10 Overview of Adultery's Impact on Divorce Cases06:03 Private Investigators in Divorce Cases07:34 Legal Definition of Adultery08:56 Adultery and Alimony in Georgia10:03 Grounds for Divorce11:20 Importance of Filing Grounds Early12:01 Adultery's Effect on Equitable Division13:40 Judges' Perspectives on Adultery15:10 Alimony and Adultery Explained17:39 Dissipation of Marital Assets19:12 Custody Considerations Related to Adultery20:47 Importance of Full Disclosure to Your Lawyer21:45 Case Example: Impact of Adultery22:39 Wrap-Up
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24min
July 12, 2025 Meet the Wolf Pack: Family Law Stalwart Elizabeth Findley - Episode 65
In this episode of The Hastings Shadmehry Show Andee and Mali introduce their newest Senior Attorney Elizabeth Findley.
Elizabeth is a smart, dedicated, and experienced Family Lawyer who has quickly become an integral part of the Hastings Shadmehry Wolf Pack.
Join the conversation as the partners learn about Elizabeth's background and her drive to be a top notch Family Law stalwart.

Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehryInstagram: @HastingsShadmehry email us: [email protected] us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
00:25 Intro
01:05 Warrior or Diplomat?
04:43 Elizabeth’s background and life as a twin
06:50 The first time she and her twin were separated
08:10 Deciding to go to law school
09:28 Elizabeth’s first job in Juvenile Court
11:30 The demands of Juvenile Law
12:30 Their strongest classes in Law School
14:30 A shared love for being in the courtroom
15:00 Elizabeth fells like she is a Protector
16:00 Elizabeth’s experience going through divorce
17:00 The move toward Family Law
18:20 Building a relationship with her clients
20:10 The value of a great legal team
20:50 An entertainingly difficult case
22:00 A common mistake people make in Divorce
23:30 A divorce should represent a step forward
24:30 Elizabeth’s experience in a blended family
28:20 Elizabeth’s favorite thing about being a Family Lawyer
29:30 Elizabeth is a dog mom!
31:40 How does Family Law affect society?
32:30 Elizabeth’s experience at Hastings Shadmehry
34:00 Wrap-up
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36min
June 27, 2025 Why Tell Your Lawyer The Truth? - Episode 64
Mali flies solo this week as she answers the question "Why should you tell your lawyer the truth?"
Mali lays out an ironclad case for absolute truthfulness when it comes to explaining your case to your lawyer. She's seen first hand how disastrously a case can go when a lawyer doesn't know the whole truth about their client's situation.
So, join the conversation as Mali makes it perfectly clear that when it comes to the lawyer-client relationship, honesty is the best policy.

Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry
Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry
email us: [email protected]

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

00:25 Intro
00:56 Warrior or Diplomat?
03:30 A scenario with your lawyer caught off-guard
05:30 How this situation
07:10 Mali has experienced this
07:40 You MUST tell your lawyer everything
08:20 Explanation of privileged information
10:00 Embarrassing information is not new to a lawyer
11:30 Failure to disclose information lengthens cases
12:30 A longer case is a more expensive case
14:00 A good lawyer can work around these weaknesses
15:00 Settlement is often going to be your best outcome
16:20 Trust has to be maintained
17:50 A lawyer has seen it all and doesn’t judge
18:00 Honesty is cheaper overall
18:30 Wrap-up
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20min
June 14, 2025 Meet the Wolf Pack: Family Law Attorney Emily Long - Episode 63
In this episode, Andee and Mali welcome back Hastings Shadmehry Associate Attorney Emily Long. This time, it's to delve into Emily's whole personal story.
The ladies find out where Emily comes from, all of the experiences and jobs that led her to Family Law, her philosophy on how her profession advances society, and her method for on creating a work/life balance.
Join the conversation as the partners introduce one of the firm's most well-reviewed attorneys.

Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry
Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry
email us: [email protected]
Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
00:25 Intros
01:00 Warrior or Diplomat?
03:00 A 5-star Client Review for Emily
05:15 Emily’s early years
07:46 Emily’s first job with DFACS
08:00 Emily’s medical aspirations
10:00 Rewards and drawbacks of Child Services
15:30 Life-long health issues
18:50 Her Law School experience
23:18 Her first jobs as a lawyer
24:00 Special mentors in her life
26:00 Work as a SAAG
27:15 Emily’s move to Family Law
28:00 Connecting with the client
31:00 Growing as an attorney
32:00 Managing her career and her health
34:00 The importance of therapy
36:30 A Dog Mom and a Cat Mom
41:00 Emily’s philosophy on Family Law
42:50 You can’t clean dirt with dirt
44:00 Wrap-up
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45min
May 31, 2025 Summer Parenting Time - Episode 62
In this episodes of The Hastings Shadmehry Show, Andee and Mali talk through the intricacies of a post-divorce parenting plan that covers summer vacation.
Parenting Plans are common in divorce, and most of them are geared toward everyday life throughout the school year. Then when the summer months come around, families can find themselves in needless and avoidable arguments because they don’t have a solid, well-thought-out parenting plan.
The partners talk through the problems that can arise and the best way to prevent them. After they briefly discuss the inevitable fall-out after passing through a full moon in Scorpio, of course.
Join the conversation!

00:25 Intros
00:45 Warrior or Diplomat?
04:30 The Basics of Post-Divorce Parenting Plans
05:30 What is Summer Parenting Time?06:30 Do the Summer Holidays affect parenting time?
08:00 A weak Summer Parenting Plan leads to trouble
10:00 Family travel can affect the plan12:00 What if the parents live far away?
13:15 Some parents can’t have extended parenting time
14:00 Providing notice of travel plans18:00 Taking the child out of the jurisdiction
20:00 Judges don’t like vacation drama
21:20 Summation and Sign-off

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24min
May 16, 2025 Episode 37 ENCORE: No-Fault Divorce: What It Means & Why It Matters
This week is an ENCORE of Andee's and Mali's still-topical discussion this week about No Fault Divorce -- a legal term that has been coming up a lot recently. No Fault Divorce was first established in the US 50 years ago but has become a cornerstone of Family Law and personal rights. Andee and Mali talk about what the term means, the history of No Fault Divorce in the US, and the pros and cons of No Fault Divorce in the Family Courts. Join them for this extremely topical and informative discussion about an area of Family Law with far-reaching influence!00:25 Introduction3:00 Andee’s Crazy Trial Story13:00 Warrior or Diplomat?13:45 Introduction To No Fault Divorce14:00 The 13 Grounds For Divorce In GA16:45 No Fault Divorce Is Treated Differently Under The Law18:45 Family Law Before No Fault Divorce21:00 The Difficulty of Divorce Without No Fault Divorce23:00 Pleading No Fault Alongside Other Grounds27:00 Being In A State of Separation30:00 Arguments For No Fault Divorce32:20 Arguments Against No Fault Divorce35:40 Does Conduct Still Come Into the Case?38:50 Wrap UpFollow us on social media and engage with us for more insights and updates!Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehryemail us at: [email protected] us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/
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40min
May 02, 2025 Juvenile Family Court with Expert Kim Beatty - Episode 60
In this episode, Andee welcomes special guest Kim Beatty to our new podcast studio! Kim is an EXPERT on Juvenile Family Law, working closely with Child Protective Services, the Foster Care network, families and children in need of assistance. Join the conversation as Kim talks with Andee about the fine points of this complicated but rewarding area of Family Law.Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehryon TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry email us at [email protected] us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

00:25 - Intros
01:22 - Warrior or Diplomat?
04:49 - Juvenile Court Overview
05:31 - Dependency Cases Explained
07:22 - Role of DFACS
08:09 - Factors for Dependency Cases
10:07 - Child Testimony in Dependency Cases
12:30 - Roles in Juvenile Court
16:01 - Time Frames in Dependency Cases
19:12 - Placement of Children
22:32 - Overlap Between CHINS and Dependency Cases
28:26 - Impact of Case Facts on Placement
31:11 - Resources for Families
35:48 - Contact Information for Kim Beatty
37:49 - Closing
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39min

FAQs about The Hastings Shadmehry Show:

How many episodes does The Hastings Shadmehry Show have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.