What does it really mean to be held in contempt of court? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down one of the most misunderstood parts of family law - contempt. From unpaid child support to denied visitation and even showing up late with the kids, the team explains when a judge might send someone to jail, when a simple fine will do, and how lawyers can defend (or prove) a contempt case. You’ll hear real-world examples, courtroom stories, and pra...
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What does it really mean to be held in contempt of court? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down one of the most misunderstood parts of family law - contempt. From unpaid child support to denied visitation and even showing up late with the kids, the team explains when a judge might send someone to jail, when a simple fine will do, and how lawyers can defend (or prove) a contempt case. You’ll hear real-world examples, courtroom stories, and pra...
Behind the Bench: Judge Alice Benton on Fair Trials and Family Law Fumbles | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-34
Lawyers Without Billboards
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Behind the Bench: Judge Alice Benton on Fair Trials and Family Law Fumbles | Lawyers Without Billboards Ep-34
What’s it really like to move from prosecutor to judge — and preside over Georgia’s toughest family law cases? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the Shewmaker & Lewis team sits down with Judge Alice Benton of the Fulton County Superior Court for a candid conversation about what really happens behind the bench. From evidentiary objections to unrealistic expectations, Judge Benton pulls no punches about what lawyers get wrong (and right) in her courtroom. She shares how her yea...
Lawyers Without Billboards
What does it really mean to be held in contempt of court? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, Steve, Patty, Jimmy, and Alexa break down one of the most misunderstood parts of family law - contempt. From unpaid child support to denied visitation and even showing up late with the kids, the team explains when a judge might send someone to jail, when a simple fine will do, and how lawyers can defend (or prove) a contempt case. You’ll hear real-world examples, courtroom stories, and pra...
