Patricia Shewmaker
Chamblee, GA

Patricia Shewmaker

Shewmaker & Shewmaker LLC

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationSpousal Support | Alimony+5 More

Patricia "Patty" Shewmaker is a Nebraska native who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a B.S. in political science, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Military Intelligence, and served seven years of active…

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Patricia "Patty" Shewmaker is a Nebraska native who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a B.S. in political science, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Military Intelligence, and served seven years of active duty in the U.S. Army plus three years in the Georgia Army National Guard, deploying as commander of a counterintelligence company and receiving the Bronze Star Medal. She earned her J.D. with honors from Georgia State University College of Law. She maintains an active family law practice covering divorce litigation, custody modification, alimony, child support, contempt, legitimation and paternity actions, and specializes in dividing qualified retirement plans -- including FERS, military pensions, 401(k)s, and TSPs -- incident to divorce. She also handles cross-jurisdictional family law matters spanning multiple states and foreign countries.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationSpousal Support | AlimonyChild Support | Child Support EnforcementPaternity ActionsProperty DivisionMilitary DivorceInternational Family Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Bronze Star Medal (U.S. Army, for service as counterintelligence company commander)
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Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Georgia Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia

Education

  • J.D., Georgia State University College of Law (with honors)
  • B.S. Political Science, U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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Do I need a divorce lawyer?
While you can represent yourself, having a lawyer is highly recommended, especially with children, significant assets, or contested issues. A lawyer ensures your rights are protected.
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Bring financial documents (tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs), property records, prenuptial agreements if applicable, and a list of questions and concerns about your situation.