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Don’ t Pull Tricks
Lawyers have a bad reputation. Some deservedly so. But a good rule of thumb is to not pull tricks. I was representing a client when they called in a panic around noon during the week. The alarm was...
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Domestic Violence; The Lethality Index.
Unfortunately Domestic Violence happens. The ones that “love” us the most hurt us the most. Domestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or...
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We’re Moving. TLF is relocating and expanding…
The bow tie is getting bigger! Thompson Law Firm, pllc, is moving. Our new office will be located in Ridgeland, Mississippi in the Avignon Office Park. The physical address will be; Thompson Law Firm,...
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Footballs and Dogs; Almost anything can be negotiated in your divorce…
With High School and College Football in full action it reminded me of some of the lighter, or at least non-traditional, custody battles that I have been involved in. Season Football Tickets– I was...
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Changing Your Papers WITHOUT the Court; Danger, danger, danger
Mom and Dad get a divorce. Things go okay. A few years later they decide we can make some changes. Dad gets a little more time, Mom “agrees” to a little less money… The Court process takes too long....
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4 of the “Biggest” Grounds for Divorce; And the rest of the FAULT grounds too…
Approximately half of all marriages end in divorce. In Mississippi, parties are limited to the reasons that they can get a divorce based on FAULT. Mississippi Code § 93-5-1 lists the Causes for...
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Mississippi Judges can do what Kim Davis CANNOT; prevent you from marrying….
Kim Davis has been all over the news with her refusal to issue marriage licenses and new allegations of altering marriage licenses to prevent persons from marrying legally. However, Mississippi has...
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The Right Sized Underwear; When the wrong underwear gets under the skin of...
Having the right sized underwear is important for many, many reasons. You would not believe the problems the wrong size of underwear causes in family law. I have had underwear delivered to my office,...
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Testifying in Court; Where Saying Too Much Will be Used Against you.
If you or I answered questions in Court like any politician we might be held in contempt. In Court, witnesses must answer the question asked. Usually the answer will be “yes” or “no,” and then an...
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Thompson Law Firm, pllc
Thompson Law Firm, pllc, is a Mississippi-based Family Law Firm, focusing on Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Modification, Contempt and Appeal practice areas, throughout the State of...
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How To Tie a Bow Tie. ( A Homecoming Special)
With Homecoming season upon us there is not a better time for an excellent video & a written step-by-step guide on “How to tie a bow tie.” Tie a basic overhand knot (right over left) and pull the...
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Sex, Money and Getting Old; Top Causes for Divorce.
There’s an old joke that the #1 cause of divorce is marriage. While it’s true that you must be married to get a divorce, however there are real reasons that contribute to the breakdown of a marriage....
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5 Big Lies about Divorce; The Internet is WRONG.
There is a lot of misinformation out there about Divorce. Online searches are no true replacement to good legal advice. A cursory search of the internet revealed these commonly accepted pieces of...
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The Hardest Advice to Take is…
I give advice everyday. Actually, I sell advice. Routinely, what I tell people is common sense. It’s the same advice your wise parent or grandparent would give you, but often it’s hard advice to...
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When “NO FAULT” becomes “YO’ FAULT”
While Mississippi is technically not a true “No Fault” state, there are provisions for an Irreconcilable Differences divorce. (commonly referred to as “No Fault”) However, sometimes that agreement to...
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Alienation of Affection; Sued for Sex…
Adultery may be considered a crime in Mississippi. It is defined as sexual intercourse with person of the opposite sex not your spouse. Alienation of Affection (AOA) is a separate claim, known as a...
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When is Perjury allowed?!?
I hear this often. “I don’t lie to my kids.” This is said shortly after one party disclosed the dirty details to the child regarding the other parent. Followed by the statement, “they have the right...
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What NOT to bring to the Attorney’s Office…
The initial appointment with the lawyer is always nerve-wracking. You should be prepared and be on time. Bring financial records, receipts, tax returns, screen shots of texts, phone records, and...
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How to Contact Your Attorney.
With technology today we expect instant access. However, it is not always practical. Emails, texts, Instant Messenger, FaceBook Messenger, office phone, cell phone, letter, fax, carrier pigeon or smoke...
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You CAN Pick Your Judge!
Tuesday, November 3, 2015, is election day. There are a myriad of candidate seats, but this post concerns the local Family Law Judge races. Madison, Leake, Holmes and Yazoo Counties. Two candidates are...
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