Mississippi Law provides that a parent shall have access to their own child’s medical, dental and school records. This law does not limit the parent to only these records, but includes these. It also does not limit a parent because they may not have physical or legal custody. They still have this Right.
Know your Rights. Inform and educate your school, medical and other professionals that have these records.
Matthew Thompson (601) 850-8000
Boo!
It’s Halloween. A day of costumes, candy and having fun. Often, Halloween is not addressed in the divorced parent’s papers. It is after all, not a “real” holiday. However, I usually include Halloween in custody schedules.
While not a real holiday, it is nonetheless an important day in your child’s life. From picking out the costume to sneaking a Reese’s, memories are certainly made and then cherished.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
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Will you Marry me?
If you said “yes” we may just be engaged!
Engagement is defined as a mutual promise or covenant to marry. See Black’s Law Dictionary.
Interestingly, there is no requirement that a date be set, that either of us have the present ability to fulfill said mutual promise, and there is nothing you can really do to enforce it if either of us change our mind.
Often in divorce papers, there is a prohibition against having a person with whom you are romantically involved, but not married or related to stay overnight where the minor child is. Less often, this prohibition excludes someone that you are engaged to, but that may be something that the other party can manipulate.
So are you engaged? If your papers have the language that allows a fiance’ to be around and have additional rights, I suggest it be legit, have a date set or in mind and please be sure you know the person that you intend to marry and make it work this time.
Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Attorney in Mississippi and encourages you to get engaged and married, just make sure it’s to the right person!
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Occasionally, lawyers are in Court to give testimony. They are called as witnesses just as a party might be. Usually, the Court waives the requirement of administering the Oath.
While done as a courtesy, it does not reduce the lawyer’s obligation to be truthful. Lawyers, upon being licensed and admitted to the practice of law are under oath and have a duty to be truthful with the Court in all pleadings, appearances and interactions in their role as a lawyer with the Court.
Lawyers are not only subject to the same potential penalties for perjury, but are also subject to Bar Association discipline if lying to the Court, or otherwise violating Rules of Professional Conduct.
Your lawyer should be familiar with these rules and at least know that they exist.
Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Attorney in Mississippi and reminds Lawyers, you have to tell the truth too.
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Legal custody pertains to the decision making right regarding your child’s health, education and general welfare.
Legal custody, most commonly awarded as “Joint Legal Custody,” requires that each parent keep the other informed of the child’s goings on. This includes not only health, education, and general welfare, but also school and activity schedules, medical appointments and any major matter regarding the child’s life
It requires that parents communicate and cooperate when it comes to making decision about the well-being of the child. It certainly includes informing the other parent if a move is anticipated.
Legal custody includes sharing the status of the child’s well-being and location in emergency situations. Chancery Courts require specific language that states;
“IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in the event of a threat, disaster, or other emergency, such as a hurricane, which causes an emergency evacuation, any party who has custody of a minor child (either physical custody or visitation) shall notify the other parent of the location and well-being of the minor as soon as reasonably possible.“
While this should be common sense, divorced parties are not always known for exercising common sense. Hurricanes and Legal Custody require that you keep the other parent informed on the well-being of the child.
Matthew Thompson is a Child Custody attorney in Mississippi and routinely exercises common sense and encourages you to do so as well.
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Fighting with your significant other can drive you crazy.
Crazy is a four-letter word in our PC climate today, but sometimes the acronyms of OCD, BPD, or NPD just don’t cut it. Family law issues and the divorce process can be hard, confusing and challenging to common sense thinking.
The Crazy Train seems extra busy in family law cases and it always goes off of the rails. I have seen physically abusive conduct, stalking, harassment, threats, followed by insincere apologies and persons acting as if all of the prior never occurred. “I’m sorry you made me hit you,” is NOT an apology. Game playing, ignoring legal advice and ignoring common sense are symptoms you may be on the Crazy Train.
If you have exhibited any of the above, please see your nearest Divorce “Doctor” so you can get off the Crazy Train.
Matthew Thompson is a Divorce and Child Custody Attorney in Mississippi and recommends you NOT be on the crazy train when it leaves the station.
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You’ve tried it your way multiple times and are still getting the same results. Give it a rest.
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
Life does not always go as planned. Rolling with the punches is sometimes necessary. But if you find yourself in the same predicament again and again, stop.
I routinely hear of issues between persons that continue to come up. If you find yourself in that situation stop what you’re doing.
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