Welcome to Divorce Hotel

02/11/2015 BowTieLawyer 1 Comment

Amicable, Collaborative divorces are all the rage. At least as much as something in the divorce world can be “all the rage…”

http://nypost.com/2015/02/10/i-checked-into-the-divorce-hotel-to-check-out-of-my-marriage/

Well, now you can have the spa treatment, champagne & strawberries, a mint on your pillow and a Divorce!

DivorceHotel, a UK based divorce corporation, has a package for the couples who can agree to part ways and agree on most everything else. DH provides a mediator, financial planner, 2 rooms (though one is an option) and all the tools necessary to finalize a split if wedded bliss just is not working out.

All of this, by the way, for the low, low fee of about $5,000.00… depending on the season, of course.

Is this right for you? Probably not, but there are certainly worse ways to divorce. If you can agree on everything, want a memorable divorce experience and those memories be as pleasant as possible this may be an option for you.

Matthew Thompson is a Divorce Attorney in Mississippi and recommends that if it’s time to Check-Out of your Marriage, you may consider Checking-In to the Divorce Hotel…or maybe the DivorceMotel6.

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You may also contact Matthew with your family law case, question or more information on Collaborative or Amicable Divorces. (601) 850-8000 or Matthew@bowtielawyer.ms.

Divorce

Divorce Rate vs. Getting Burned

02/09/2015 BowTieLawyer Leave a comment

Divorce rate in Mississippi
correlates with
Number of people killed by hot tap-water

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	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Divorce rate in Mississippi Divorces per 1000 people (US Census)	5	5	5	4.9	4.6	4.5	4.4	4.8	4.5	4.3	4.1	4.3
Number of people killed by hot tap-water Deaths (US) (CDC)	51	55	57	40	26	30	43	32	34	31	23	30
Correlation: 0.785526

Comparing Divorces in Mississippi to Deaths by Hot Tap Water may lead to some uncomfortable results.

I recommend divorce over the alternative, by the way.

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General Legal

The Rules Apply to You.

02/05/2015 BowTieLawyer Leave a comment

This is a lesson for Youths, Adults and Children of All Ages…

THE RULES APPLY TO YOU!

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“But, but…” Whether you are a Lawyer, Mother, Father, just a Child, or the Judge The Rules Apply to You.

A Court Order that requires you to do certain things in order to have privileges is valid, even if you disagree with it. Just because you think it unfair, unnecessary, sexist, biased, dumb or a waste of money does not change the fact that it is a Rule you have to abide by.

Following the Rules is not always fun nor easy, but not following the Rules leads to trouble and expense and may put your freedom in jeopardy.

Follow the Rules.

Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Attorney in Mississippi and advises his clients to follow the Rules.

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Divorce, General Legal, Opinion

Less is More…Knowing the Dirt May Do More Harm Than Good.

02/04/2015 BowTieLawyer 1 Comment

Confession is good for the Soul.

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.

Read about “The Dirt” here, “The Book of Sins” here and more on “Reconciliation” here.

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!

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Child Custody, Child Support, General Legal, Opinion

Family Law Bill of the Day; What Are They Thinking

01/30/2015 BowTieLawyer 1 Comment

Yesterday was about a proposed change in Fault Grounds in Mississippi law. Today is about a far different change…

House Bill 714, hb0714in, seeks to declare a presumption that a child’s best interests is NOT served by being placed in the custody of a homosexual person, even if it’s the biological Parent.

Regardless of one’s political and/or religious views this would create significant problems in the law. The law currently recognizes a concept called the Natural Parent Presumption. This means that a Natural Parent is the best parent to raise their own child as they deem best. This is well founded, accepted law. Additionally, you have a Constitutional Right, as a parent, to raise your child as you best see fit, assuming you are neither neglecting nor abusing your child.

The problem that HB 714 creates is that it will in fact require a Court to conclude that a parent is presumptively fit and unfit if that parent was the natural parent and homosexual. It ignores the fact that a homosexual can be a biological parent triggering the Natural Parent Presumption, it creates a presumption of unfitness based solely on sexual orientation with NO criteria of whether that parent “acts” on said orientation and it provides no litmus test for homosexuality. This also ignores the fact that a Court may already consider the morals of parents and take that into considerations when determining Custody. It assumes bad parenting when there is no reasonable basis to do so (Click for Real Bad Parenting).

This appears, at best, to be election year pandering and, at worst, an unconstitutional restraint on a Parent’s Right to Parent. This would not withstand a Constitutional challenge, in my opinion. And, is another reason that MS will catch ridicule as being so Heavenly Focused that we’re no Earthly good.

Matthew Thompson is a Child Custody Lawyer in Mississippi and believes that the Albright Custody Factors allow for the Court to consider ALL issues that the Court deems necessary to determine custody of a child- and that’s a fact!

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Child Custody, Divorce, General Legal

Family Law Bill of the Day – Mississippi Style

01/29/2015 BowTieLawyer 1 Comment

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.

Who says that? I do.

Read about the current 12 fault grounds.

Read Why You Should Care About This Legislation here and here.

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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Divorce

Married to a Zombie? When “Death” Doesn’t Do Us Part…

01/28/2015 BowTieLawyer Leave a comment

‘Til Death Do Us Part!

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.

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General Legal

“I am sorry…”

01/27/2015 BowTieLawyer Leave a comment

Everyday people do and say things that they regret or are sorry they did. It’s not said enough. It must be meant.

In life three little words can make a difference. They can help determine whether you will have a good day or a bad day. They hold power. They can alter the course of History!

Three little words not said enough;

I love you.
I need you.
I trust you.
I am sorry.

If you are having problems in life, in work, in relationships, start using these three little words.

Matthew Thompson is a Family Law attorney in Mississippi and if you need help in knowing when to use the right ‘three little words,’ he may be able to help.

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