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Matthew operates the Thompson Law Firm, pllc, a Mississippi based Family Law firm emphasizing; Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Modification, Contempt and Appeals, handling family law cases throughout Mississippi. (601) 850-8000 Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms www.BowTieLawyer.ms

Child Custody & COVID-19

We are getting many questions concerning Custody and Visitation schedules and exchanges of children during this time.
The first advice to give is to use common sense and follow the recommendations of authorities.  


From the CDC, The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.  
If the necessary precautions have been taken, no one in either home is sick or showing symptoms, and no one in the home is in the vulnerable class, visitation exchanges should take place as ordered.  

If someone has been exposed to the virus or showing symptoms or is traveling from an infected area, be SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE! Try to avoid travel and exposing other individuals to the virus. While children are resilient and may be asymptomatic, they can still spread the virus to vulnerable persons.  

If visitation exchanges are not possible, utilize FaceTime or video chats to maintain daily contact with your children. Parents need to work together for the safety and well being of everyone, which calls for flexibility and access, whether direct or remotely through technology.

Chad King is a Child Custody lawyer in Mississippi and reminds parents that being reasonable is not a weakness.

Do NOT do this to get out of paying Child Support!

Man burns cash in bonfire to avoid paying ex.

A Canadian man recently testified that he burned approximately $1 million Canadian cash to prevent him being obligated to pay it to his ex.

The judge didn’t believe him. Jailed him and sanctioned him $2k a day until he disclosed the location of his assets.

Don’t burn cash…

https://www.foxnews.com/world/canada-businessman-burns-1-million-cash

Chiefs vs. 49ers; Motion for Continuance

Yep…

Tip of the Day…

Argue like you’re right, listen like you’re wrong. – Chuck Sampson

Custody Sword-fight; Alternative Dispute Resolution

A Kansas man filed for Court permission from an Iowa judge to duel his ex-wife (or her attorney) via sword-fight to resolve their ongoing custody dispute.

David Ostrom, 40, of Paola, Kansas, alleged that his former wife, Bridgette Ostrom, 38, of Harlan, Iowa, and her attorney, Matthew Hudson, had “destroyed (him) legally”. Id.

Ostrom argued that the Court had the authority to “resolve our disputes on the field of battle, legally,” noting in his pleading that trial by combat “has never been explicitly banned or restricted as a right in these United States”. Id.

Ostrom requested sufficient time so he could secure Japanese samurai swords.

Ostrom explained his pleading thusly, “I think I’ve met Mr Hudson’s absurdity with my own absurdity.”

Judge Craig Dreismeier responded that a decision would take some time, citing irregularities with both sides’ motions and responses.

“Until the proper procedural steps to initiate a court proceeding are followed, this court will take no further action concerning any motion, objection or petition filed by either party at this time.”

Citing The Guardian.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/14/man-requests-sword-fight-ex-wife-lawyer-settle-legal-dispute

Matthew Thompson (601)850-8000

Merry Christmas!

TLF Celebrates 10 Years!

It’s Thompson Law Firm’s 10th anniversary! We’ve been practicing law almost 15 years. Thank you for your trust and support along the way. We’re looking forward to an exciting future and some big announcements in 2020!