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.
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!
The legislature is in session. Saturday Night Live once referred to the Mississippi Legislature as the “hissing possums.”
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.
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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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.
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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In Mississippi it can be ridiculously hard to get a divorce. Untying the knot can be quite the task…
Mississippi is NOT a true “No Fault” divorce state. Instead, MS requires the parties agree to the divorce and all the terms for an Irreconcilable Differences Divorce and absent that agreement you must have Fault Grounds, that can be proven.
If no agreement and no Fault Grounds, guess what? You cannot get divorced, but that does not mean you have a marriage!
Sure, legally you are married, but there is no requirement that you reside with your spouse and even if you commit an act which would entitle your spouse to a divorce it does not mean you can get the divorce- – only if they choose to seek fault grounds against you.
Time and again legislation has been proposed to eliminate this “divorce blackmail” chasm that is MS law. Time and again any compromise on divorce law has died on the vine under the auspices of “protecting families.”
Families are not being protected by laws which create legal blackmail situations. This change, by the way, if it ever happens is contrary to divorce lawyer’s self interests! If there is a more reasonable process to get a divorce, divorce lawyers make less money.
Marriages are wonderful blessings, unless they are not. It’s time for Mississippi laws to reflect that.
Matthew Thompson is a Divorce attorney in Mississippi and can help you untie the knot that became a “noose.”
Everyday presents a lesson that we can take away and learn from.
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Today’s “Advice of the Day” is: Know When to Shut Your Mouth.
When the Judge Orders you to Stop Talking? Stop Talking.
When the Other Side Agrees to What you Want? Stop Talking.
When Your Lawyer asks you to Stop Speaking? Stop Talking.
When you are Winning Greatly? Stop Talking.
When you are Losing Badly? Stop Talking.
Matthew Thompson is a family Law attorney in the Hospitality State and encourages you to ‘be still and listen.’
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‘Til Death Do Us Part!
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