Friday Fun
Just some humor to brighten your Friday. Matthew Thompson is a Family Law attorney and reminds you to find the humor when and where you can…
View ArticleJudicial Qualifying Deadlines 2018
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit, Chancery and County Court Judicial Candidates Qualifying Period Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, January 2,...
View ArticleThe Race is ON! Electing Judges Mississippi style.
In Mississippi we pick our judges like we pick class favorites. The winner is whoever gets the most votes. The qualifying deadline passed, just minutes ago, and below are your candidates. This post is...
View ArticleDon’t be Cruel.
Elvis sang it well. “Don’t be cruel…” Mississippi law was recently changed to specifically include spousal domestic abuse as a fault ground within the already existing habitual cruel and inhuman...
View ArticleGet a Checkup.
Going to the Dr. is not what we most look forward to. However, it is a good idea. Getting a check up is a part of a healthy life and if you are dealing with the stress and anxiety of a Family Law...
View ArticleDepressing Depression.
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness...
View ArticleDon’t take your Gun to Court.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has reversed a Lowndes County Chancery Court Judge’s Order which essentially banned firearms from all areas of the courthouse. This is somewhat controversially in light of...
View ArticleBe a Reasonable Parent…it’s Summer.
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy…” For divorced parents, or parents operating under a custody order, summertime is a change in the standard schedule. The summer is full of activities that start and...
View ArticleCareful of Your Online Footprint…
What goes on the internet stays on the internet! I recently read the book Flim Flam. One theme that stuck out was that your activities through electronic devices leaves a footprint that can be traced...
View ArticleHappy Birthday! Donate to Mississippi Legal Services
In lieu of birthday presents this year, I’m asking that you consider making a donation to Mississippi Center for Legal Services Corporation. Legal Services afforded me my first legal “job!” The summer...
View ArticleBack-to-School time.
Summer is ending. School bells are ringing… With back-to-school comes the end of the summer schedule, loose routines and late bed times. Along with the return to school comes “Meet the teacher,”...
View ArticleHire a Lawyer.
I see it almost every day, some DIY-divorce-in-a-box for the low, low price of $395.99 and it’s even “state specific!” These are almost always a disaster. They are a disaster for several reasons, but...
View ArticleDon’t Write on Exhibits/Photographs
Q: Is this a true and accurate copy? A: No. I don’t know whose writing this is…I don’t know what those circles mean… Attorney: Objection. It’s obviously not a true copy, as the original does not have...
View Article16 questions used to ID domestic abuse victims likely to be killed
Research has found that men who choked their partners were 10 times more likely to eventually kill them. A CBS News article reported that the Oklahoma City Police Department is among the forces using...
View ArticleYou Do NOT Have a Right to an (appointed) Attorney…in a Divorce
The 6th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees you the right to an attorney and a speedy trial, but this is concerning Criminal prosecutions…NOT divorce. In divorce cases and most Family Law cases...
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