Here’s an interesting article on What Divorce Lawyers think about Soulmates. One contributor to the article includes my friend and colleague from Atlanta, Randy Kessler.
And here are 5 signs that that special someone is NOT your soulmate.
Matthew Thompson is a divorce attorney wishing you a very special and happy Valentine’s Day!
This is not a pro divorce post. This is a common sense divorce post.
48 States* have divorce laws that allow for a divorce if one party seeks a divorce. Mississippi does not allow this. Mississippi requires either an agreement to all terms or you must have fault grounds.
A recent Bill attempted to add as a fault ground, actual separation for a period of 3 years:
This Bill, authored by Sally Doty, never made it out of committee and died.
Why should you care? Because Mississippi law, as it exists right now, promotes divorce blackmail.
You can be anti-divorce and still acknowledge that some people need to be divorced, even absent adultery and abuse.
*South Dakota is the other state that does not recognize true no-fault divorce.
*There are currently 12 fault grounds for divorce in Mississippi.
Matthew Thompson is a Family Law attorney and is in favor of amending the divorce statutes.
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Get ’em while they’re hot…
Mississippi Divorce, Alimony and Child Custody with Forms, 2018-2019, is hitting the shelves and internet near you.
This edition, in addition to bedrock family law principles, includes statutory and case law updates regarding jurisdiction, alimony, equitable division, business valuation, contempt, attorney fees, visitation, custody and de facto marriage concerns. It also includes updated, revised and new forms.
Matthew Thompson is a Family Law practitioner in Mississippi and has been the author of Mississippi Divorce, Alimony and Child Custody with Forms, since taking the reigns from his now retired Law School professor, the venerable Shelton Hand.
Matthew@BowTieLawyer.ms (601)850-8000
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
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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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.
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.
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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
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