Anniversary– (noun)an·ni·ver·sa·ry; a date that is remembered or celebrated because a special or notable event occurred on that date in a previous year.
The critical part of that definition is a date that is remembered. The funny part is that it is NOT hard to remember, but it is EASY to forget.
There is no secret to achieving Happily Ever After, either, by the way. It takes work, commitment, faith, stick-to-it-ness, and even some luck.
Matthew Thompson is a Divorce attorney and has practiced Family law for a decade and reminds you Don’t Forget Those Anniversaries.
Happy Anniversary!
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While the scientific data is still out as to the existence of soulmates, one thing is for sure. If you break up with your Soulmate for a much younger soul, she will hate you!
Upon Brinkley’s ex, the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel, getting married to his soulmate, Brinkley tweeted, “Congratulation[s] to the glowing bride and groom. And to my daughter Alexa, who has a wonderful friend in Alexis! Wishing the growing family every happiness!”
Sounds sweet, right?
However, Alexa is the daughter of Brinkley and Joel. She is just four years younger than her new stepmother, hence their “friend”ship. Brinkley also noted the “growing family” hinting that perhaps the new Mrs. Joel is with child.
Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Attorney in Mississippi and is developing a new theory on Soulmates. He advises his clients, their exes and their new flames to all just get along…
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.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has extended the stay put in place by Judge Carlton Reeves after he struck down Mississippi’s ban on same-sex marriage, finding same as unconstitutional.
The case has been fast tracked and will be heard in January, but not before 2 other cases regarding the same subject matter are set to be heard. One case originated out of Texas and the other, Louisiana. These states along with Mississippi make up the 5th Federal Circuit.
Regardless of the 5th Circuit decision, I expect this one to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
So, what does this mean for the average Mississippian? The law is the same as before the Federal Court ruling, for now.
Terribly interested in this Topic, like I am? Read more below;
Matthew Thompson is a Family Law Attorney in Mississippi and is keeping pace with the changes in the law.
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Both parties must present a valid I.D. (Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, Military I.D., DD214, Baptismal Certificate, Life Insurance Record, School Record, or any other official document evidencing age. The Clerk shall retain a copy on file.
$23.00 CASH fee (or similar fee depending on County)
If either party has been divorced within the last six (6) months, a copy of the divorce decree is required
Additional Information
If either applicant is under TWENTY-ONE (21) years of age, parental consent is required
The female applicant must be at least fifteen (15) years of age to apply
The male applicant must be at least seventeen (17) years of age to apply
The license may be used only in the State of Mississippi
Harrison County Circuit Clerk.
It can be very difficult to get a Divorce.
You and your spouse must;
Agree to a Divorce
Agree to all of the Terms of the Divorce Agreement (including custody, support, visitation, property division and financial terms)
The basic process is;
File a Joint Complaint for Divorce (this begins a 60 day waiting period)
Prepare and exchange financial Statements
Prepare and sign the Child Custody and Property Settlement Agreement
Prepare and sign the Final Judgment of Divorce
Present the paperwork to the Court for approval (after 60 days of the initial filing)
Possibly attend Parenting Class
This ONLY works if you and your spouse can AGREE To EVERYTHING. If you cannot then you must pursue a Fault based divorce.
Fault requires:
File a fault-based Complaint for Divorce (determine if you need Temporary Relief)
Have a Summons issued (Rule 4, 81 or both)
Have your spouse served with the documents
Prepare and attend a Temp. Hearing
Propound Discovery
Issue subpoenas
Respond to Discovery
Take Depositions
Have a Contempt hearing
Prepare and exchange financial Statements
Possibly attend Parenting Class
Set Trial
Prepare for trial (6-12 months from now)
Trial gets continued for some reason
Attend Trial
Await Ruling
Be aggrieved
Both parties file Appeals
1 1/2 years later get ruling on appeal
Matter is Remanded
Repeat the above
“… it is the greatest of all mistakes to begin life with the expectation that it is going to be easy, or with the wish to have it so.” ― Lucy Larcom
I may can help save your marriage. I know it sounds inconsistent, but my job is to know the law regarding divorce in my state, advise you with regards to your best interests, protect your interests as I am able and to comply with your requests as much as possible within the realms of legal, moral and ethical authority.
Fixing a Marriage does not come in a manual. There are no quick fixes, nor a consistent 3-step process, but there are some things in common that relationships that can be salvaged exhibit.
1) Both parties Desire or are open to Reconciliation.If one party ain’t having it, it ain’t happening.
2) Both parties Try.One party giving all the effort and the other being the limp-fish won’t get you back together.
3) Both parties accept the Risk.Falling in love, falling on your face, falling out of love. Risk is inherent in all relationships.
4) It takes time.This is not a fast process. The “end” was usually a long time coming, a build up of disappointment, or lies, misconduct or growing apart. It took time to fail. It takes time to heal.
Saving a marriage is possible, but hard. It takes the “want to,” the “effort,” the “risk” and “time.” You still may fail, but you then know you did everything you could.
Mississippi has specific licensing requirements to get married. You have to have a licensed issued, you have to have a ceremony and cohabit. The license is issued by the Clerk, the Ceremony is the thing you have at the beach, or the church, or the Court House and Cohabiting is living together.
But, what happens when there is a failure of one of the (3) requirements?
Typographical errors in the license do not invalidate a marriage when the marriage is consummated and you are living together. Failure to comply with licensure requirements and NOT living together does not a marriage make. This situation would result in an Annulment.
But, what if there was no ceremony?
Failure to have a Ceremony is fatal. It does not matter if the license was issued. It doe not matter if you shacked up. If you did NOT have a ceremony; at the beach, church, Court House, or backyard, if you did not jump the broomstick, you are not married. A Ceremony, of some type, is required.
So, want your marriage to Count- get a license, have a ceremony and live as husband and wife.
Matthew Thompson is a Divorce/Annulment Lawyer in Mississippi and reminds you to act fast if you are seeking an Annulment.
‘Til Death Do Us Part!
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