Family Law is a conveyor belt of relationships. Some long, some short, the new and rekindling the old, but through the years you learn the signs, or things not to do in a New Relationship.
Rail on the Ex. Bad mouthing your ex, while possibly therapeutic, does little to enhance your new relationship. While you may bond over a common enemy, your feelings will relax towards your ex, but your new squeeze will always think they’re the devil.
Too Serious, Too Fast. If they are truly your soulmate, the one person who completes you, they will still be the ONE, even if you take it slow.
Getting Involved with a Still Married Person. This makes you a target, can quickly over-complicate a situation and could get you involved in Court.
Going Back to a Bad Situation. The saying of “it’s easier to deal with the devil you know versus the devil you don’t” applies to college professors, not spouses.
Name Tattoos. a la Billy Bob, “Just Say No!”
Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Attorney and reminds you that if you are trying to act smart don’t do something dumb.
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Well, I guess it was bound to happen. According to People magazine, thestir.com and a plethora of other online sources the Roloff’s, America’s Little Couple, have separated.
The stars of Little People, Big World, which regales America with the Roloff’s somewhat hectic life, dealing with dwarfism, and running a farm in Oregon have announced a trial separation. The two apparently intend to continue to work together, on the farm and on the TLC program which made them familiar to millions.
In Mississippi, a trial separation just amounts to not living with each other and does not require any Court process, as there is No Legal Separation. In Oregon, Legal Separation is recognized, and while allowing for the marriage to remain intact it provides for the parties to live apart, can divide property, divide debt, determine support, if any and provide for parenting plans.
Despite their many on-air disputes, here’s hoping they can resolve this amicably for the little and not-so little people in their lives, their 3 children.
Matthew Thompson is a Divorce Litigation Attorney in Mississippi and can handle your matter whether it’s big or little.
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A Lee County Court sentenced a man to 10 years, with 8 to serve and restitution to be paid for crimes that he plead guilty to. Additional sentencing for other criminal charges were suspended due to the above sentence. Shortly after sentencing, the same Judge married the man and his girlfriend. His girlfriend was 8 1/2 months pregnant at the time and just so happened to be a co-defendant in the additional charges (house burglary). Now wife has pleaded not guilty to the burglary charges and is out on bond, awaiting her day in Court.
The Judge commented that he normally does not do this, but “I’m doing this because she’s pregnant.” You can click the link for the dmNEWS video of the ceremony!
There is no indication that the Judge baked a cake, nor that any refreshments were served. The parties intend to have a reception in 8 years.
Matthew Thompson is a Mississippi based Divorce Lawyer and cautions you that a wedding immediately after your spouse is sentenced does not bode well for a romantic love story.
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In what is the most bizarre story so far this year, (sorry Charlie Sheen), a California Judge who oversaw a murder trial sentenced the convicted to 53 years in prison then performed a wedding!
After the trial resulted in a conviction for murder, the matter was reset for sentencing. The convicted was sentenced to 50 years for murder plus 3 years for intimidating/threatening a witness. After the sentence was handed down the Judge cleared the Courtroom, except for Court staff the convicted and his fiancée. The Judge then performed the wedding ceremony wherein the convict married his girlfriend, who he had rekindled his relationship with while he was in jail awaiting his murder trial. To top it off, the Judge baked the cake that he parties enjoyed after the ceremony. Reports indicate it was a frosted, vanilla Bundt cake. The judge sliced the couple each a piece prior to the ceremony, as reportedly, she was uncomfortable with a knife being around the convicted.
The victim’s family is understandably upset.
Matthew Thompson is a Mississippi based Divorce Lawyer and predicts that this match will not last.
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Family Law issues lead to a higher rate of depression than average and it is not uncommon for suicide threats and attempts to occur contemporaneously with Family Law matters.
If you find yourself dealing with these issues; family crisis, depression, thoughts of harming yourself or others, seek immediate help. It does not mean you are weak. You are human and emotions run the gamut in these situations. Go to your Dr., seek out a Professional Counselor, your Pastor and/or talk to a lawyer or all of the above. Oftentimes it is NOT as bad as you think and working with the right professional will aid your recovery.
Know this. Family law issues are NOT the end of your World and are NOT a reason to do something that cannot be undone. Perhaps it’s cliché, but suicide is a permanent outcome due to a temporary problem.
Matthew Thompson is a Family Law & Divorce Attorney and Counselor at Law and can help when dealing with a family law crisis.
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“Never go to bed angry,” they say. Well sometimes that just leads to being overtired and angrier.
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We’ve all heard the advice to never go to bed angry, but what happens when you don’t get your disagreement resolved? Is watching the sunrise a magic antidote to resolving your issues? I contend that it’s not and that sleep deprivation just contributes to the problem. Sometime rest, a cool head and some time for inner-reflection help.
I am not saying that your grandmother was wrong, but several of those sayings have been debunked – you do not Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever, lightning does strike twice, and you will not drown of cramps if you swim immediately after eating.
While resolving your differences ASAP is usually the best policy, sometimes one size does not fit all.
“Get some sleep!” – Matthew Thompson
Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Attorney and recommends a good night sleep and keeping your routine, as much as possible, especially when dealing with conflict.
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In Court there are a lot of forces against you. Your spouse or ex-spouse, their attorney, sometimes the Judge, at least seemingly, the GAL, the Court appointed expert all are not looking out for your best interests. But, who is your own worst enemy? Your lawyer? NO!
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It’s YOU!
More often than not, when there is a disaster it is due to your own making or at least you are a major contributor. Not following the advice of your lawyer is one of the main factors in you making your case worse. Doing what you want or feel like is another. Deliberately defying a Court Order is never smart either.
So, how do you avoid disaster. Listen. Heed the advice given. Do NOT do things contrary to that advice. If in doubt don’t act, but ask. That alone is worth the price of this blog.
“If in doubt ASK, don’t ACT!” – Matthew Thompson
Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Attorney and gives lots of advice on a daily basis.
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In what seems to be one of the wildest “family law” stories this year, a Michigan man purchased the home next door to his ex-wife, but that is not all…
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He erected a giant “middle finger” statue. It’s lighted too. According to the disgruntled divorcee, his ex is living with her boyfriend in the home. The same boyfriend who he accused her of having an affair with during the marriage. He reports the statue is for him, not the ex. The ex-husband was quoted as saying that he is “so over her.” Obviously. The bird is the word.
Matthew Thompson is Family Law Attorney in Mississippi, “The Hospitality State.,” and reminds you that “shooting the bird” is not hospitable!
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