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🎙 Meet Elizabeth Findley — powerhouse attorney and all-around gem.

One of our powerhouse attorneys sat down to talk about her path into Family Law — starting out in juvenile court, representing kids with no resources and no support system.
It’s not light work, but it’s real. And she brings both heart and grit to every case. You’re definitely not going to want to miss this one. Join the conversation on The Hastings Sahdmehry show: https://www.youtube.com/@HastingsShadmehry

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.


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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

Ever wondered what draws someone to family law? 💼✨

In this week’s episode, we sit down with our very own associate attorney, Madison Alexander @madisonnnnna, to talk about her journey, her why, and what keeps her coming back to the courtroom.

If you want to get to know Madison — and hear what makes Family Law so compelling — this one’s for you.
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Mali Shadmehry, one of our founding partners, reveals how a forward-thinking, compassionate approach to divorce empowers people to leave toxic situations, reclaim their happiness, and create a more positive impact on society. But that’s just the beginning!

Want deeper insights from Mali and Andee? Join the conversation on The Hastings Shadmehry Show, where we explore life-changing strategies, personal stories, and a fresh vision for divorce and family law.

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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.


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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

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.

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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 plan
12:00 What if the parents live far away?
13:15 Some parents can’t have extended parenting time
14:00 Providing notice of travel plans
18:00 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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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 Introduction

3:00 Andee’s Crazy Trial Story

13:00 Warrior or Diplomat?

13:45 Introduction To No Fault Divorce

14:00 The 13 Grounds For Divorce In GA

16:45 No Fault Divorce Is Treated Differently Under The Law

18:45 Family Law Before No Fault Divorce

21:00 The Difficulty of Divorce Without No Fault Divorce

23:00 Pleading No Fault Alongside Other Grounds

27:00 Being In A State of Separation

30:00 Arguments For No Fault Divorce

32:20 Arguments Against No Fault Divorce

35:40 Does Conduct Still Come Into the Case?

38:50 Wrap Up

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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.

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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