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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Divorce

I see “dead” people.

01/26/2015 BowTieLawyer Leave a comment

Haley Joel Osment said it first…

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I don’t actually see dead people as much as I see “dying” relationships. Yes, I am a divorce attorney.

Everyday I see these dying relationships in various places. Of course, at the office. Those persons scheduled an appointment, but I also see “dead” people at church, the grocery store and on the sidelines at ball games.

Family struggles do not discriminate based on race, religion, or financial status. Also, putting on the happy faces and public displays does nothing to address the underlying issues. Those take real work.

Interestingly, a divorce attorney may can help. While sounding counter-intuitive, an experienced Family Law attorney can not only advise you of your rights and answer your questions, but can also advise you on ways to salvage a relationship, even from the brink of “death.” Options of individual counseling, couples therapy or in some instances a good dose of reality can work to jolt attitudes and one’s willingness to try.

Being one of the “walking dead” does not doom you or your marriage so long as you recognize and work to resuscitate that relationship.

Matthew Thompson is a Divorce attorney in Mississippi and if your relationship is in need of 911 he may be the right Juris Doctor for your ailments.

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Divorce, General Legal

Being NOT Divorced Does Not a Marriage Make.

01/23/2015 BowTieLawyer 2 Comments

In Mississippi it can be ridiculously hard to get a divorce. Untying the knot can be quite the task…

Mississippi is NOT a true “No Fault” divorce state. Instead, MS requires the parties agree to the divorce and all the terms for an Irreconcilable Differences Divorce and absent that agreement you must have Fault Grounds, that can be proven.

If no agreement and no Fault Grounds, guess what? You cannot get divorced, but that does not mean you have a marriage!

Sure, legally you are married, but there is no requirement that you reside with your spouse and even if you commit an act which would entitle your spouse to a divorce it does not mean you can get the divorce- – only if they choose to seek fault grounds against you.

Time and again legislation has been proposed to eliminate this “divorce blackmail” chasm that is MS law. Time and again any compromise on divorce law has died on the vine under the auspices of “protecting families.”

Families are not being protected by laws which create legal blackmail situations. This change, by the way, if it ever happens is contrary to divorce lawyer’s self interests! If there is a more reasonable process to get a divorce, divorce lawyers make less money.

Marriages are wonderful blessings, unless they are not. It’s time for Mississippi laws to reflect that.

Matthew Thompson is a Divorce attorney in Mississippi and can help you untie the knot that became a “noose.”

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Divorce, General Legal

Advice of the Day: Know When to Shut Your Mouth

01/21/2015 BowTieLawyer Leave a comment

Everyday presents a lesson that we can take away and learn from.

Today’s “Advice of the Day” is: Know When to Shut Your Mouth.

When the Judge Orders you to Stop Talking? Stop Talking.
When the Other Side Agrees to What you Want? Stop Talking.
When Your Lawyer asks you to Stop Speaking? Stop Talking.
When you are Winning Greatly? Stop Talking.
When you are Losing Badly? Stop Talking.

Matthew Thompson is a family Law attorney in the Hospitality State and encourages you to ‘be still and listen.’

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Divorce

Getting Down & Dirty? Take Your Ring Off…

01/19/2015 BowTieLawyer Leave a comment

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Crime, General Legal

The Judge is in Jail

01/16/2015 BowTieLawyer 2 Comments

A former Chancery Court Judge in Mississippi is on his way to Prison.

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Joe Dale Walker, former Chancellor over Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Simpson and Smith counties, plead Guilty in October for his on-the-bench conduct.

Federal charges included that he instructed a federal grand jury witness to destroy documents and then lied to FBI agents about it.

According to the FBI, Walker directed an attorney (the witness) he had appointed for a Conservatorship to solicit bids for the construction of a home for the ward. Of the bids obtained, one was from the Judge’s nephew. The Judge reviewed the bids in his office and instructed his nephew to increase his bid. Walker then transferred the case to the other Judge in the district for the limited purpose of accepting and approving the bid because of his nephew’s involvement. After the contract was awarded to Walker’s nephew, the case was transferred back to Walker by the second Judge.

Walker, knowing that a Grand Jury subpoena was outstanding for information concerning the bidding process, spoke with the witness about instructing his nephew to increase his bid and the original bid and any existing copies.

When interviewed by the FBI, Walker denied talking with the witness about his nephew’s bids and denied telling the witness that the original low bid needed to be “somewhere else.”

Walker was sentenced to 5 months in prison. His nephew was likewise sentenced to 5 months in prison and 5 months home confinement.

“Don’t do the Crime, if you can’t do the Time” – Detective Anthony Vincenzo “Tony” Baretta

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General Legal

Pros and Cons of Dating an Assassin

01/15/2015 BowTieLawyer Leave a comment

“Everybody on the outside can tell me I’m crazy, but I lived on the inside and saw it firsthand,”

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The above are the words of Kurt Busch, a NASCAR driver known as “The Outlaw.” Busch testified- in Court, under Oath, that he believes his ex-girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, is a trained assassin dispatched on covert missions around the world who once returned to him in a blood-splattered gown.

Driscoll is pursuing criminal charges against him for Domestic Violence and obtained a No Contact Order. Busch is attempting to have the No Contact Order removed!

So, the Pros of Dating an Assassin:

No Wait at Restaurants
Neighbors Don’t say Anything about Covenant Violations
Your Enemies “Disappear”

The Cons of Dating an Assassin:

You Break-Up, You Disappear
You Talk About Her Job, You Disappear
You Forget an Anniversary, You Disappear

The bottom line is so long as the assassin is your soul-mate you will probably be ok. If not you will probably NOT be ok.

Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Lawyer warning you to avoid assassins and to occasionally alternate your routines, just in case.

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