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Child Custody, Divorce, General Legal, Opinion, Visitation

Do You Pass “The SleepOver Challenge?”

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Sometimes being a Family Law Attorney leads to having information that you wish you did NOT have.

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From swinging key parties to recreational substance abuse, you would be surprised to learn what good, normal people are doing, even your neighbors.

One way to determine if your conduct is “ok” is to ask yourself “Do I pass the SleepOver Challenge?” This simple test is would you allow your child(ren) to go to a sleepover at so-and-so’s house if you knew they were doing whatever it is that you are doing.

If your answer is “yes” then in the eyes of a Judge you’ll probably be fine, (assuming you are in the bounds of societal norms, whatever that means).  If your answer is “no” it’s time to re-examine what you are doing.

And, if you have some rally bizarre behind closed doors conduct, just disregard this, keep it to yourself and don’t invite anyone for a sleepover.

Matthew Thompson is a Child Custody Attorney practicing Family Law in Mississippi.

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Celebrating Your Divorce Vegas-Style!

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It’s an odd concept to Celebrate Divorce. Yet sometimes it is appropriate…

http://shoot.machinegunsvegas.com/products/the-just-divorced-experience

A gun range in Las Vegas offers a unique way to celebrate your divorce.

“The ‘Just Divorced’ package is the first of its kind in Las Vegas. This package encourages ex-spouses to celebrate their recent uncoupling and new beginning by taking aim at wedding items from years past including (but not limited to) wedding dresses, tuxes, and marriage certificates with the largest caliber-shot available.   Up to four guests can celebrate the divorcee’s new independence by utilizing wedding memorabilia as targets in Machine Guns Vegas private VIP room!”

Shoot a standard, or pink, fully automatic weapon, complimentary transportation and Free VIP upgrade available. All of this for just $499.99. And up to 4 guests! Act now!

Matthew Thompson is a Divorce Attorney in Jackson, Mississippi and can help you celebrate your divorce.  Act now.

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Welcome to Divorce Hotel

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Amicable, Collaborative divorces are all the rage. At least as much as something in the divorce world can be “all the rage…”

http://nypost.com/2015/02/10/i-checked-into-the-divorce-hotel-to-check-out-of-my-marriage/

Well, now you can have the spa treatment, champagne & strawberries, a mint on your pillow and a Divorce!

DivorceHotel, a UK based  divorce corporation, has a package for the couples who can agree to part ways and agree on most everything else.  DH provides a mediator, financial planner, 2 rooms (though one is an option) and all the tools necessary to finalize a split if wedded bliss just is not working out.

All of this, by the way, for the low, low fee of about $5,000.00… depending on the season, of course.

Is this right for you? Probably not, but there are certainly worse ways to divorce.  If you can agree on everything, want a memorable divorce experience and those memories be as pleasant as possible this may be an option for you.

Matthew Thompson is a Divorce Attorney in Mississippi and recommends that if it’s time to Check-Out of your Marriage, you may consider Checking-In to the Divorce Hotel…or maybe the DivorceMotel6.

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or more information on Collaborative or Amicable Divorces. (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms.

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Divorce Rate vs. Getting Burned

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Divorce rate in Mississippi
correlates with
Number of people killed by hot tap-water


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1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Divorce rate in Mississippi
Divorces per 1000 people (US Census)		 5 5 5 4.9 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.8 4.5 4.3 4.1 4.3
Number of people killed by hot tap-water
Deaths (US) (CDC)		 51 55 57 40 26 30 43 32 34 31 23 30
Correlation: 0.785526

Comparing Divorces in Mississippi to Deaths by Hot Tap Water may lead to some uncomfortable results.

I recommend divorce over the alternative, by the way.

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Less is More…Knowing the Dirt May Do More Harm Than Good.

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Confession is good for the Soul.

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However, what’s good for the Soul may not be so good for your marriage.  Sometimes knowing the details, deeds and dirt makes it impossible to “forgive.”  Knowing the location of the “scene of the crime” results in PTSD every time you pass by.  Knowing the name of the paramour gives you the HeeBeeGeeBees when you have a waiter/waitress with the same name.  Also, even when you know all the dirt, you still wonder if you really do.

If the goal is to attempt to reconcile and work through life’s difficulties, you may well be better served by the mantra- Less is More.

Read about “The Dirt” here, “The Book of Sins” here and more on “Reconciliation” here.

Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Attorney in Mississippi and believes that sometimes ignorance is bliss. Consult your attorney, counselor or mental health professional for more info!

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Family Law Bill of the Day – Mississippi Style

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The legislature is in session.  Saturday Night Live once referred to  the Mississippi Legislature as the “hissing possums.”

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But, today’s blog is about proposed legislation.  Senate Bill 2342-(sb2342in).

This Bill’s intent is to add a 13th “fault ground” to Mississippi Law. This ground would provide for a divorce being granted upon 5 years of separation in fact.  This means if you and your spouse are married, but not living together for five years or longer and at least one of you wants a divorce, you can get a divorce.  It further provides that if there are minor children that the Chancellor may deny the divorce if a divorce is found to  not be in the children’s best interests.

This is a much needed change in Mississippi law and a step in the right direction.  Some may say 5 years is too long, but it is better than nothing and better than the law as it currently is.

Who says that? I do.

Read about the current 12 fault grounds.

Read Why You Should Care About This Legislation here and here.

Matthew Thompson is a Family Law and Child Custody Attorney in Mississippi, Adjunct Professor at MC Law in Domestic Relations and believes this provides a much needed remedy in the current law.

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Married to a Zombie? When “Death” Doesn’t Do Us Part…

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th‘Til Death Do Us Part!

Karen sued Joseph for Divorce in Connecticut. Joseph took the position that she could not get a divorce because they were no longer married.  The reason? He died.

Connecticut law provides that a marriage may be terminated by divorce or death.

Joseph alleged that during the marriage he was technically dead for a period of time, albeit temporarily, until the use of CPR brought him back to life. Ergo, Karen was not entitled to a divorce.  Joseph took this position in a Court-filed pleading! The Court did not take his argument as serious as a heart-attack.

Joseph failed to provide any evidence supporting his claim, such as medical records and more importantly the definition of “death” is the permanent cessation of all vital functions, an irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions, or an irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem.

Joseph, after all, was not dead.  Just his legal argument was…and NOW his marriage!

Matthew Thompson is a Divorce Lawyer in Mississippi and may can help resuscitate your case.

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I see “dead” people.

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Haley Joel Osment said it first…

http://dailycaller.com/2013/10/25/thedc-investigates-what-ever-happened-to-haley-joel-osment/

I don’t actually see dead people as much as I see “dying” relationships. Yes, I am a divorce attorney.

Everyday I see these dying relationships in various places. Of course, at the office.  Those persons scheduled an appointment, but I also see “dead” people at church, the grocery store and on the sidelines at ball games.

Family struggles do not discriminate based on race, religion, or financial status. Also, putting on the happy faces and public displays does nothing to address the underlying issues.  Those take real work.

Interestingly, a divorce attorney may can help.  While sounding counter-intuitive, an experienced Family Law attorney can not only advise you of your rights and answer your questions, but can also advise you on ways to salvage a relationship, even from the brink of “death.” Options of individual counseling, couples therapy or in some instances a good dose of reality can work to jolt attitudes and one’s willingness to try.

Being one of the “walking dead” does not doom you or your marriage so long as you recognize and work to resuscitate that relationship.

Matthew Thompson is a Divorce attorney in Mississippi and if your relationship is in need of 911 he may be the right Juris Doctor for your ailments.

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