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Divorce, General Legal, humor, Opinion

Tip of the Day: Don’t Read Tone into Text Messages

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What did he text?

“When can I see the kids?”

So?

“He’s DEMANDING TO TAKE THE CHILDREN!”

Sometimes a text is just a text. The tip of the day is to not read tone into to text messages. On numerous occasions I have had clients read exchanges between themselves and their ex. They read their own words in an angelic voice, but their ex’s in a tone that is a maniacal monster. They literally change their tone of voice when reading the ex’s messages. It’s fascinating to watch. However, it can be counter productive.

Text messages are not proper English.  Words are abbreviated. Punctuation is often non-existent. This blog struggles with correct grammar. Text messages don’t even try to be grammatically correct.

Applying tone allows for the potential of miscommunication, may result in an unreasonable response and can get you all riled up unnecessarily. Even if there is tone what difference does it make? Respond thinking that a judge may see this one day.

Matthew Thompson is a Mississippi Divorce Attorney and tries daily to not read tone into text messages.

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Divorce, humor

Don’t Do This!

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Ex-Husband Yard Sale! FREE! Everything must go!

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Crime, General Legal, humor

Things NOT to tell the Police…

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There’s an old joke…”You have the Right to remain silent, but do you have the Ability?”

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While my primary practice area is Family Law, there is some spillover into other areas. Through the years, I have learned there are just some things you do not say to law enforcement.

5.  I did it!

4.  I only had a couple.

3.  Trying to meet your quota?

2.  Oink, oink.

1.  I called you because he stole my marijuana pipe. 

Matthew Thompson is a Family Law attorney in Mississippi and advises you to be respectful of law enforcement a nd not say these things. 

Follow the blog: BowTieLawyer Visit the website: Thompson Law Firm  You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at 

(601) 850-8000  or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms

 

Divorce, General Legal, humor

Don’t Be a Jerk

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We have the chance everyday to be a jerk.

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Sometimes being the jerk is fun. Telling that so-and-so what you think of them can really be cathartic,  but so can not telling them. What you do NOT know is what they have just been through.  Maybe them deserving the jerk treatment really has nothing to do with you, the whole “a mile in their shoes” line of thought.

Today, I thought about being the jerk, but decided against it. I am glad I did.

Matthew Thompson is a divorce attorney and gets paid to be a jerk!

Follow the blog: BowTieLawyer Visit the website: Thompson Law Firm  You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at 

(601) 850-8000  or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms

humor, Opinion

#‎FB Politics Free Friday‬

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It’s a thing. Only positive spoken here on this Friday!

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I propose that today, Friday, August 5, 2016, be FaceBook Politics Free Friday. A day where we don’t hear about Gold Stars, Benghazi, Campaign Promises or Candidates and the only lies that are told is whether we look good in the attire we chose to wear that day. ‪#‎FBPoliticsFreeFriday‬

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Child Custody, Divorce, General Legal, humor, Opinion

Beware of the Lemon Lawyer.

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You’ve heard of the Lincoln Lawyer, but what about the Lemon Lawyer…

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Signs of the Lemon Lawyer:

  • When you Call the Office and you Never get a Live Person. Voicemail has a purpose, but every time? Leave a message after the beep.
  • Bait and Switch.  That’ll be $19.95. Once hired, that was just the retainer. it will be $19,995.00.
  • It’s Their First Case Doing that Type of Law. We all had to start somewhere, but sometimes the rookie is dangerous.
  • Alternative Fee Arrangements.  Sure. We all like the Barter system, but taking your case for a bushel of beans and your grandpaw’s shotgun… you may get a bushel of something. Also, if there is a “couch fee” option, RUN!
  • Multiple Office Moves. Moving on up is one thing. Constantly moving, multiple firm changes and temporary office space at the Kangaroo Mart are red flags.
  • When you tell other people who represents you they say, “Ohhhh…“

Matthew Thompson is a Divorce Litigation Attorney in Mississippi and warns you to avoid the lemon.

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case or question at (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms

General Legal, humor, Opinion

Just Checking…

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Marshall Ramsey sums up Mississippi’s current politico-religiosity in one frame.

Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, General Legal, humor, Irreconcilable differences, Opinion

3 things NOT to say the First time you call a Lawyer.

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Calling a lawyer for the first time feels worse than going to the dentist or seeing a letter in your mailbox from the IRS.

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In addition to being nervous, you are typically calling because you are having legal problems and need help.

3 things NOT to  say on that first call:

  1. TLF:  Thompson Law Firm, this is Sara speaking. How may I help you?

           PC:  This is John. Y’all have to do free (or pro bono) cases, right?!

 2. TLF:  Thompson Law Firm, this is Sara speaking. How may I help you?

           PC:  This is John. How much is a No Fault divorce?

         TLF: Well, John, that depends upon whether all of the issues are agreed upon with regard to…

        PC:  Attorney “So-and-So” said he’d do it for $500.00 dollars!

     3. TLF:  Thompson Law Firm, this is Sara speaking. How may I help you?

           PC:  This is John. I need a bulldog! I want a Junk Yard Dog that will get down and dirty, do whatever it takes and be willing to go lower than Trump or Hillary!

         TLF: Well, sir,  all we do at TLF is family law, but there is a right way of handling matters…

BONUS:  TLF:  Thompson Law Firm, this is Sara speaking. How may I help you?

           PC:  This is John and I need a divorce…hold on just a second…(said into speaker) I need a #5, super biggie sized, extra ketchup and pickles, and a diet coke…(back to TLF)…now, where was I?

Matthew Thompson is a Mississippi Divorce Attorney and knows it’s hard to make that first phone call, but NOT doing the above and being prepared will make it easier.

Follow the blog: BowTieLawyer Visit the website: Thompson Law Firm You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or concern at (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms