12 Strangers and Your Divorce: The Truth About Georgia Jury Trials

Can you really have a jury trial in a Georgia divorce? Yes — but only in very specific circumstances. And it’s one of the rarest legal options in the country.In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team pulls back the curtain on how jury trials work in Georgia family law — from what juries can decide (and what they can’t) to why you might want one… or why it could be the most expensive popularity contest you’ve ever entered.With humor, candid stories, and hard-won insights, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa cover:Why Georgia is one of only two states that allow jury trials in divorce casesThe types of issues juries can decide (hint: not custody)Strategic reasons lawyers request juries — and when it’s a bad ideaHow jury selection works (and why you might end up with a Hollywood stuntman deciding your financial future)The cost, delays, and risks you need to weigh before rolling the dice🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis 👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis — Atlanta attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense, with zero billboards and zero fluff.🔗 Podcast Library: https://shewmakerandlewis.com/lawyers-without-billboards🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more📺 Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CJWsWpwn6UU📩 Contact: [email protected]🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge –  in Atlanta, GA