The Hastings Shadmehry Show

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 ...

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...

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 parenti...

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 Fam...

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:...

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 attor...

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.c...

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, wa...

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 aff...

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 explai...

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 u...

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...

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 ...

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 websi...

Mali and Andee are back together in the studio for this in-depth talk on the importance of having a well-crafted Parenting Time agreement. They cover several different scenarios and many of the pitfalls inherent in working out Parenting Time for holidays throughout the year.

They offer their advice about the best ways to approach the trickiest situations and their insights as to how judges approach certain issues.

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For our first new episode of 2025, Andee returns to her conversation about Narcissism with Dr. Kyrstin Lokkesmoe, PhD, LPC of Clear Life Counseling.Their conversation picks up right where they left off in their previous chat and covers ways in which a Narcissist can be managed when embarking on the Divorce process.Visit our website: https://hsfamilylaw.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingsshadmehry on TikTok a...

This week, we are presenting an ENCORE of Andee's recent conversation on Narcissism with Dr Kyrstin Lokkesmoe, PhD, LPC, because we will be bringing part two next week. 

Narcissism is term we hear a LOT in the media, and somethingthat the lawyers of Hastings Shadmehry deal with on a regular basis. Join Andeeand Dr. Kyrstin for an extremely informative discussion of this toxicpersonality disorder, and how it affects relationships an...

In this ENCORE release, Andee and Mali ask each other a series of questions about running a law firm, running a small business and being entrepreneurs. This is all about the joy and sorrow of being a working professional and being a leader.

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In this ENCORE episode, Andee and Mali talk about the intricacies of Mediation, when it's necessary, how it aids in the divorce process, its pitfalls and its advantages.

00:32 Intro

00:45 Warrior or Diplomat?

04:00 A brief talk about work/life balance and handling stress

06:43 Intro to the Mediation process

07:40 Prepping the Clients for the ups and downs

09:20 Preparing for Mediation

10:10 Is Mediation required?

11:40 Mediation as a strat...