Military Divorce Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction : Lawyers Without Billboards - EP 29

Think military divorce is straightforward? Think again. In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team kicks off a brand-new mini-series on military divorce by separating fact from fiction. From the infamous “10-year rule” to survivor benefits, pensions, and remarriage myths, they break down the most common misconceptions - and explain what really happens when military service and family law collide.🎙️ Hosts: Steve Shewmaker, Patty Shewmaker, Jimmy Lewis, Alexa Lewis 👨‍⚖️ Hosted by Shewmaker & Lewis, Atlanta-based attorneys helping families navigate divorce, custody, and criminal defense – with zero billboards and zero BS.🔍 You’ll Learn:Why the so-called “10-year rule” is one of the most misunderstood concepts in military divorceHow military pensions are actually divided (and when they’re not)The truth about entitlement: what a spouse can and can’t claimSurvivor Benefit Plans (SBP): why they matter and how courts handle themWhat happens when myths influence judges, lawyers, and even clientsThe difference between longevity pensions, medical retirements, and VA disabilityWhy military divorce cases require specialized knowledge most firms don’t have📌 Chapters:00:00 – Welcome & Opening Banter02:40 – Introducing the Military Divorce Mini-Series03:30 – Myth #1: The 10-Year Rule for Pensions07:40 – Why the Myth Persists (State Law & DFAS Direct Pay)12:00 – Myth #2: “I’m Entitled to Half”13:40 – Myth #3: “It’s My Pension, She Didn’t Earn It”16:30 – Myth #4: Pension Division Ends with Remarriage19:45 – Myth #5: Courts Can’t Order Survivor Benefit Plans (SBP)24:40 – Myth #6: All Military Retirements Are Divisible28:40 – Myth #7: If the Pension Drops, Courts Will Fix It29:50 – Myth #8: Separated Spouses Get Housing Allowance👉 Have a question or topic idea? Visit shewmakerandlewis.com 🔗 Podcast Library: https://shewmakerandlewis.com/lawyers-without-billboards🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more. Search Lawyers Without Billboards. 📺 Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8GZ8hbJNpu0 📩 Contact: [email protected]🎼 Music by Ben Hernandez at Dragonsong Productions 🎥 Produced by Rob Burgner at Bleeding Edge in Atlanta, GA.