Open Carry Legal In Mississippi.

08/29/2013 BowTieLawyer 3 Comments

It’s official. Mississippi is an Open Carry state.

Online pics of persons open-carrying look SO happy!

In an Order issued today by the Mississippi Supreme Court the gun law roller coaster has pulled into the station.

The bottom line was that the MS Supreme Court held that the Circuit Court erred when it ruled House Bill 2 was vague and therefore unconstitutional. The Court also stated it was error when the Circuit Court found a “reasonable person reading the bill could not discern what the law allows and what it prohibits.” The Supreme Court dissolved the Injunction which means that the State Law allowing Open Carry is valid, in place and is the law of the State.

You can read about the ups and downs of Mississippi Gun Law, Open Carry, & Concealed Carry in these links.

MS Gun Law 101

Open Carry in MS

MS Gun Law Update

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney and encourages you to Carry Responsibly.

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Bow Tie, Divorce, Opinion

Happy National Bow Tie Day!

08/28/2013 BowTieLawyer 1 Comment

August 28 is a day of note. It is National Bow Tie Day!

“Bow Ties are believed to have originated among Croatian Mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century. These Croat mercenaries used a ‘scarf’ around the neck to tie the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted by the French upper classes in form of the cravat. From there the neck-ware flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow_tie

“It is uncertain whether the cravat then evolved into the bow tie AND necktie, or whether the cravat gave rise to the bow tie, which in turn led to the necktie.” Id.

I celebrated the day by wearing a bow tie to Court. It probably had no impact on the outcome, but the judge made a comment about it. He has “worn one once or twice,” but has not mastered tying one, just yet.

The bow tie is frequently a topic of conversation. I was recently told that only 2 types of people wear bow ties; 1) law professors and 2) clowns. The person saying this, I think, was trying to make a mild insult. They asked which was I. I responded with “law school professor.” It’s true.

I have previously blogged on “Why the Bow Tie.”

I know what you are thinking,

“Who are some Notable bow tie wearers?”

Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
John Paul Stevens
Albert Einstein
Sigmund Freud
Humphrey Bogart
Frank Sinatra
Charlie Chaplin
Orville Redenbacher
Bill Nye
James Bond
Barney Fife
Donald Duck
The Cat in the Hat

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney in Mississippi and prefers bow ties to regular neck ties.

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Divorce

It’s my Blogaversary!

08/24/2013 BowTieLawyer Leave a comment

Well, I did it. I have blogged for one year. I started because I wanted to. I had no specific goal to be an Internet sensation, not that I am…

I have posted 158 posts. I’ve had over 17,600 views and I have 1,527 followers. I’m logged in when I’m on the site so most of the views are not me. Also, my mom is not the most technologically savvy, so most aren’t her either!

Stay tuned for more and let me know if you have any requested blog topics!

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney in Mississippi and prefers blogging to jogging.

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Divorce

Divorce…or a Bigger House?

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A Realtor’s solution to a troubled marriage. More space!

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney in Mississippi and can help if you need a divorce. If you need a bigger house call a Realtor.

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Divorce, General Legal, Opinion

Why I HATE Being a Lawyer.

08/15/2013 BowTieLawyer 4 Comments

I don’t really hate being a lawyer. Most days I enjoy it. It can be rewarding emotionally, financially, even spiritually, but…

being a lawyer has its downsides.

For one, we have to deal with OTHER LAWYERS. Other lawyers do things differently than you do them. They are slow, they don’t do what they say they will, they tell you things that are just wrong and they give their clients crummy advice.
All of our CLIENTS HAVE PROBLEMS. That is why they are seeing you. Lawyers purposely make other people’s problems their own!
All Lawyers are NOT RICH. What?!! They never told you that before law school. Lawyers struggle to find their niche’, find their market and some just don’t like being lawyers.
JUDGES. Judges judge you. They judge me. That’s their job, but some let it go to their head. A Judge’s attitude alone can make or break a Court experience, even with the same outcome.
CHURCH COMMITTEES. Being a lawyer gets you the hot seat for every church, social, civic and community committee in known existence. You are automatically the chairperson and the questions never stop.
DOCTORS. Doctors don’t like lawyers. Sure, I have some doctor friends, but I have to tell them that I DO NOT sue doctors. (That’s not entirely true, as I do sue doctors that cheat on their spouses…)
We have to CHARGE $. Lawyers cannot afford to take your case for free. (see #3, above). I tell potential clients that I cannot afford to do it for free and that if they find one that will you better watch out for getting what you “paid” for. Most people deserve to have a lawyer. Most lawyers deserve to be paid.
FRIENDS that just have 1) question. It will only take a minute…
NOT KNOWING THE ANSWER. Of course lawyers don’t know every answer to every possible question. I tell people when I don’t know something. Yes, I am still a lawyer.
MANY CLIENTS. To be a successful lawyer you must have clients. Because of this you must have multiple clients. The downside is sometimes a client, a person you genuinely care for and want to help, has to wait on you. This is tough. It is a balancing act. You, as a lawyer, cannot be in 2 places at once. Most clients understand. Some do not.

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney in Mississippi and enjoys being a lawyer most days.

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Divorce, General Legal, Marriage, Opinion

Red Flags of an Affair

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Warning signs to look for…

Warning signs that may show that your significant other may be seeing another!

A Secret Cell Phone. They have a 2nd phone without a need or the other phone is secret.
Change in Attire. The spouse is dressing in trendier clothes or “younger” or more “revealing” clothes.
New Undies. Provocative undergarments appear that you don’t see in use.
Working out. A sudden change in their workout regimen, without a scare from the Dr. and it’s not New Year’s Day.
Body Grooming. Manscaping, or new cologne, perfumes, etc.
Body Augmentation. Having lifts or lipos.
Longer Work Hours. Having to work late, a lot more often, and out-of-town travel when they previously did not.
Unexplained Absences. Going to the store for some milk and being gone 6 hours.
Bad On-Line Habits. Surfing at all hours of the night, deleting the browser history.
FaceBooking Old Flames.

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney in Mississippi and admits while these signs can certainly exist with nothing going on, that if 3 or more are happening Watch Out!

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Child Custody, Child Support, General Legal, Modifications, Visitation

Emancipation Proclamation (Having minority status removed from a Child)

08/12/2013 BowTieLawyer 2 Comments

Emancipation is the process of having a child, a person under 21 in Mississippi, “declared” an adult, removing their status as a minor.

Emancipation shall occur upon the child;

Attaining the age of 21 (unless agreed to extend, but not shorten)
Marrying
Joining the military and serving on a full-time basis
Is convicted of a felony and is sentenced to incarceration of two (2) or more years for committing such felony

Other forms of Emancipation include Court-Ordered Emancipation when your child;

Discontinues full-time enrollment in school having attained the age of eighteen (18) years, unless the child is disabled
Voluntarily moves from the home of the custodial parent or guardian, and establishes independent living arrangements, obtains full-time employment and discontinues educational endeavors prior to attaining the age of twenty-one (21)
Cohabits with another person without the approval of the parent obligated to pay support; “cohabits” generally means living together as if husband and wife.

Having a child emancipated ends child support obligations and ends the parents responsibilities for that child. That child is now an adult, as far as the parent’s obligations go.

Emancipation may be sought for a variety of reasons. The parent and child could have a bad relationship, the child may need to enter into a contract or may desire to make a medical decision contrary to the parent’s wishes. Emancipation may be brought on by either parent and/or the child, through a next friend.

Matthew Thompson is a family law attorney in Mississippi and reminds you a minor is a minor in Mississippi until 21, not 18.

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Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, General Legal, Marriage, Modifications

Don’t Bring Your Child to the Meeting With the Divorce Attorney (Video)

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A prior blog brought to life!

Bring your complaints, questions and a financial statement. Don’t bring your child.

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