Matthew Thompson is a child custody attorney in Mississippi and advises parent’s to not take the snail’s care-free approach to parenting.
Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms (601)850-8000
Don’t Parent like a Snail.
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Philandering & Hot Chicken…
Hot chicken is a Nashville staple. It’s origin, however, may come from a spicier circumstance…
The history of Nashville Hot Chicken may be a bit murky, but one version is that a philandering beau was made extra spicy chicken one morning by his significant other, seeking to get her revenge for his catting around.
Instead of revenge it started a wave of hot and spicy fried chicken!
While philandering is not recommended, Nashville Hot Chicken is!
Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney and recommends hot chicken, but advises against philandering.
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It’s Your Case…Prepare to Work.
Hiring a lawyer can be nerve-wracking. It can also be a relief. However, the hard work is not over, even when you hire the right one for you.
I have heard the criticism more than a few times that “I hired that lawyer and I did ALL the work!” Well, yeah, there is a lot for a litigant to do.
You, as the party to a case, have the answers, or at least access to the answers. Within a case, there are a lot of processes to follow. You have to answer written Interrogatories. These are questions the other side gets to ask that you have to answer under oath. These can easily be 30-40 pages, or more!
The other side can request documents requiring you to pour over all of your prior tax records, bank records, credit card statements, pictures that you consider evidence, videos, diaries, notes, memos, texts…all of which takes a mountain of effort and time to gather. And, you have to do it.
The other side can take your deposition, an under oath interview. You have to prepare for that.
All of this legal jujitsu can result in a trial. You have to prepare for that. You have to know the facts of your case. You have to recall incidents and testify truthfully. You have to be specific. You have to know what you want and why.
A good lawyer will know the process and all the steps, but you will still have to do some heavy lifting.
Matthew Thompson is a Mississippi Divorce and Custody lawyer and cautions you that you will have a lot of work ahead of YOU to do your case right.
Don’t place your child in the middle.
Children CAN testify, even if they shouldn’t. Children DO GET a SAY in their custody if they are 12 or older and choose to.
However, the child does not get to “pick” where he or she will live. They get a vote that is to be considered, but does not have to be absolutely followed by the Court. Additionally, as a parent, you should avoid putting the child in that situation when/if possible.
In fact, you should avoid placing your child in the middle of any disputes between you and the other parent. It is not good for the child and not good for your relationship with them.
Matthew Thompson is a Mississippi Child Custody lawyer and reminds you to be a parent first.
Judicial Runoff Results (selected)
Appeals Court District 4 Position 2
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| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | David McCarty | 103,270 |
66% |
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Jeff Weill |
53,151 | 34% | ||
| Total | 156,421 |
HINDS COUNTY
Tiffany Grove edges out Monique Brown-Barrett.
RANKIN COUNTY
Troy Odom wins over Mel Coxwell to take the seat of retiring John Grant.
CHANCERY CT. DIST 14 Place 1 (Starkville, Columbus, et. al.)
Lee Ann Turner vs. Rodney Faver appears too close to call…
JOE STUDDARD over Carrie Jourdan
CHANCERY CT. DIST 14 PLACE 3 –
LEFLORE COUNTY (includes additional Delta counties)
Willie J. Perkins, Sr. over Katherine Tackett Mills
THE COAST Chancery Court Judge 8, 3
Margaret Alfonso narrowly ousts Sandy Steckler
This race was exciting because of the candidates. Judge Steckler was the incumbent. Judge Alfonso is a former Chancellor who left Chancery for Youth Court (County Court). This made for a very recent former Chancellor against a current Chancellor and they actually served together.
Chancery Court District 16 Place 2, SW Coastal Counties
Tanya Hasbrouck over Ashlee Trehern.
Harrison County Court/Youth Court
Mike Dickinson over Anna Ward Sukmann
Happy Thanksgiving!
#Grateful
A sheep in wolf’s clothing; Representing client’s positions.
Lawyers are a hated bunch. However, sometimes it is not deserved.
Illustration by Factory43.
Lawyers are hired to represent clients. Sometimes those clients have done or do things the lawyer did not advise. As a lawyer you represent your client zealously.
Sometimes you even represent clients you don’t agree with, but you still represent your clients.
A lawyer taking a position for litigation is not a personal endorsement for that position. To suggest otherwise is improper.
Sometimes we are just a sheep in wolf’s clothing…
Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney in Mississippi and encourages clients, lawyers and voters to be informed.
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Matthew Thompson is a blogger on BowTieLawyer.ms and appreciates your vote!
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