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Meet the Wolf Pack: Family Law Attorney Madison Alexander - Episode 59

The Hastings Shadmehry Show April 18, 2025 4:01 am

DRFA: The First Step In a Divorce -- Episode 58

The Hastings Shadmehry Show April 6, 2025 5:00 pm

Narcissism & Divorce: Understanding the Toxic Patterns Part 3 - Episode 57

The Hastings Shadmehry Show March 21, 2025 7:30 pm

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, 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.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry
on TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry
Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

#hastingsshadmehryshow #hastingsshadmehry #andeedyerhastings #malishadmehry #family #highassetdivorce #podcast #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #FAFO


00:20 Introductions
01:12 Warrior or Diplomat?
03:22 Gray Rocking and Yellow Rocking
08:48 A professional experience dealing with being gaslit
10:20 Natural tendency to get drawn in by a Narcissist
12:00 How counseling can help to fend off a Narcissist
13:30 Advice for people who develop the need to fight back
15:45 Benefits of physical activity
17:00 Clients who fear they won't be believed
23:00 Recognizing patterns so behavior can be predicted
24:50 Are there patterns when the Narcissist wants to leave?
26:20 Do Narcissists try to punish their partners?
27:05 The so-called Flying Monkeys
28:30 Helping people through the process of being discarded
30:20 Is the threat of being discarded something that Narcissist uses?
32:00 A great therapeutic exercise to practice
35:00 Narcissists find ways to isolate their partners
36:10 Learning to see the patterns is key
38:00 A Divorce case where the Narcissist had to be revealed to the court
41:20 What is Parallel Parenting?
43:30 The Value of the app Our Family Wizard
47:55 Where to find Dr. Kyrstin online and how to contact
48:40 Wrap-up

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Episode 48 ENCORE: Narcissism and Divorce Understanding the Toxic Patterns, Part 2

The Hastings Shadmehry Show March 14, 2025 4:00 am

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: podcast@hsfamilylaw.comVisit 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

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: podcast@hsfamilylaw.com
Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry
on 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 #fafo

00:25 Intros
01:14 Warrior or Diplomat
04:11 Understanding when it's time to go to Court
05:22 Where is Stephanie from?
06:30 Stephanie's undergrad experience
07:20 The move towards Law School
08:30 Stephanie's parents' professional legal experience
09:30 Stephanie's experience as a child of divorced parents
11:15 Stephanie's life as a stay-at-home mom and as a single mom
11:50 Stephanie launched her legal career
13:44 Stephanie faces a physical challenge
17:58 What it means to be a Litigator
18:40 Stephanie moves into Family Law
20:10 Stephanie's own blended family
20:50 Stephanie moves to Georgia
23:00 Differences between Family Law in Georgia vs Florida
24:00 Stephanie gravitates towards complex high asset cases
26:50 Stephanie's personal interests
27:06 Stephanie is a dog mom and a cat mom
28:44 Stephanie's philosophy on being a Family Law attorney
31:00 Wrap-up

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Meet the Wolf Pack: Family Law attorney Stephanie Weil - Episode 55

The Hastings Shadmehry Show March 4, 2025 2:19 pm

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!Our email: podcast@hsfamilylaw.comVisit 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

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!

Our email: podcast@hsfamilylaw.com
Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry
on 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 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

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Meet the Partners: Andee Hastings and her Passion for Family Law - Episode 52

The Hastings Shadmehry Show February 10, 2025 3:00 pm

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

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 Filing

Join 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.com
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry
on TikTok and Instagram: @HastingsShadmehry
Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

00:25 Greeting
01:09 Warrior or Diplomat?
06:15 Intro to Filing for Divorce
07:18 Top questions asked when Filing for Divorce
08:15 Filing for Divorce affecting Custody
08:53 Living Arrangements after Filing
09:35 Being the Plaintiff should not affect Custody
11:40 Fears of how things will change after Filing
14:30 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 evidence
23:00 Should evidence of Adultery be gathered?
30:07 Financial preparations before Filing
32:25 Strategy of Filing
32:46 Explanation of a Standing Order
35:40 Ultimately, the Timeline is the Client’s
36:15 The emotional side of Filing
39:56 Wrap-up

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When to File for Divorce: Timing, Strategy & Impact - Episode 51

The Hastings Shadmehry Show February 4, 2025 3:04 am