Alimony: A Deep Dive | Lawyers Without Billboards - Ep 8

What Really Happens in Georgia Courts In this no-holds-barred episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa from Shewmaker & Lewis dig deep into alimony in Georgia—how it’s awarded, who qualifies, and what factors truly influence outcomes in the courtroom. From outdated laws to modern challenges, the team discusses need vs. ability to pay, gender bias, lifestyle standards, infidelity, employment expectations, and what happens when one spouse gets "pimped out." You’ll also learn the differences between periodic and lump-sum alimony, the impact of cohabitation, and the realities of facing different judges. This is the alimony episode everyone going through a divorce needs to hear.Need legal insights with no legalese? You're in the right place.📍 Recorded in Atlanta, GA | Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Family Law AttorneysChapter Markers | Timestamps00:00 - Intro & Horse Joke00:35 - Today’s Topic: Alimony Deep Dive02:01 - Is Alimony Dead in Georgia?03:10 - What the Law Says About Alimony04:25 - Adultery and Its Legal Consequences06:44 - Reconciliation and Why It Matters08:01 - Conduct That Can Affect Alimony09:22 - Employment Expectations During Divorce10:55 - Gender & Judge Bias in Alimony Rulings13:24 - Understanding Your Judge: Reality vs. Statute15:19 - Changing Social Norms & Dual-Income Households17:01 - How Long Do You Need to Be Married to Get Alimony?18:03 - Periodic vs. Lump Sum Alimony Explained20:09 - Life Insurance as Alimony21:43 - Car Payments & Modifiability22:15 - Meretricious Relationships & Alimony Termination23:29 - Is Alimony Still Taxable?24:00 - What’s Coming in Future EpisodesNeed legal advice?Call us at (770) 939-1939 or visit ShewmakerandLewis.com for more.✉️ Have questions? Email [email protected]🔔 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app!