Military Pension Division Orders

Military Pension Division Orders

by | Dec 18, 2023 | Benefits, Case Reviews, Divorce, Military Family Law, Military Pension Division Orders, Military Pensions

In this video, Steve and Patty Shewmaker from Shewmaker and Lewis discuss the intricacies of dividing military pensions in divorce cases. They regularly handle cases related to military pension division, a very specialized area of the law.

Transcript Highlights: The Shewmakers delve into a specific case from Wyoming, highlighting the challenges when a service member transitions from active duty to reserves during divorce proceedings. The court’s refusal to clarify a pension division order based on a change in status is explored, leaving the former spouse with potential complications.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn about the nuances of military pension division during divorce.

• Understand the impact of a service member’s switch from active duty to reserves on pension division orders.

• Discover the importance of clarity in drafting pension division orders to avoid unfavorable outcomes.

If you have questions or need assistance with military pension division orders, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call us today, and we’ll be happy to provide guidance tailored to your situation.

Military Members are Required to get the Covid Vaccine. Are Medical or Religious Exemptions Granted?

Military Members are Required to get the Covid Vaccine. Are Medical or Religious Exemptions Granted?

by | Jul 26, 2022 | Mandatory Covid Vaccines, Military Discharge, Military Justice, Military Separation Hearings, OTH Administrative Discharge

The Defense Department has made it clear for some time that all service members must be fully vaccinated again Covid-19, and this includes all reserve component members.

Unless there was an approved exemption, the consequences of non-compliance can be severe, including prosecution under Articles 90 and 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and discharge. Has there been a process for requesting an exemption on medical or religious grounds?

How likely was it that those requests were granted? Steve and Patty Shewmaker discuss.

You are a Military Service Member that had a Positive Drug Test. What Should You Do?

You are a Military Service Member that had a Positive Drug Test. What Should You Do?

by | Jun 23, 2021 | Drug Testing - Urinalysis, Military Justice

Military service members are tested twice yearly for drug use. The test is typically a urinalysis and you’ll be screened for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines and opiates. In some cases you may also be screened for other drugs like barbiturates, LSD, or even steroids. The effect on the service members career can be devastating and include military separation or court martial. What should you do if you come up positive on a test? What if you feel you have been falsely accused? Should you accept the offer of a free trial defense or retain private counsel? Steve and Patty Shewmaker with the Law Firm Shewmaker & Shewmaker answer these questions and many more in this video.

Mickey Williams and the Team at Shewmaker & Shewmaker Win Big at Fort Benning, GA

Mickey Williams and the Team at Shewmaker & Shewmaker Win Big at Fort Benning, GA

by | Nov 12, 2019 | Case Reviews, False Accusations, Military Justice, Military Separation Hearings, OTH Administrative Discharge

22 OCT 19 – Fort Benning, GA: 

Mickey Williams and the team at Shewmaker & Shewmaker win big at Fort Benning, GA.  Our client was an E-7, 11B, with over 16 years of active duty service.  He has deployed 3 times, served in combat, and is devoted father and husband.  Our client was accused of wrongfully ingesting THC during holiday block leave.  On our recommendation, the client turns down an Article 15 and chooses trial by court-martial. Instead of giving our client his day in court, the Command elects to separate our client at a separation hearing.  During the hearing, Mickey Williams argues that the client did not intentionally ingest THC.  Mickey calls several witnesses who corroborate our client’s defense and Mickey argues that the Government did not meet their burden of proof.  Mickey calls several character witnesses to testify about our client’s good character and courage under fire.  After just 20 minutes, the Board elects to retain our client.

RESULT: Fully RETAINED    NO OTH.  Retirement saved.  Benefits kept.