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Judge Election Update: Rankin Chancery, Madison Chancery Judge Elections;...
The votes are in. Rankin County is getting a new Family Law Judge, and so is Madison, Leake, Yazoo and Holmes Counties. Haydn Roberts James Walker and...
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Happy “Love Your Lawyer Day!”
Yes, it’s a “real” day. Love Your Lawyer Day is the one day a year that Lawyers can legally and safely be shown gratitude. The day, which has existed for years, but just this year was recognized by the...
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Adultery Train; All Aboard. Next Stop, TROUBLE.
An affair plays a significant role in a large number of divorces. It is a train wreck to a relationship. A sure-fire way to wreak havoc in a marriage is to have an affair. Mississippi law defines...
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Vote for a new Flag.
The Clarion Ledger has had several articles and polls regarding the potential change of the current Mississippi State flag. Vote Here. I’ve previously blogged on the current State flag and my opinion...
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Tip of the Day: Speak with Efficiency
ef·fi·cient (especially of a system) achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. (of a person) working in a well-organized and competent way. Too often in Court, depositions,...
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Things you CAN Cheat on…
We’re constantly told, reminded and scolded about what we cannot cheat on. But, there are some things you can cheat on, or things that even if you do the consequences are not so dire. #1. Your Diet....
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Friends Don’t Let Friends Post on the Internet
We’ve blogged on not posting ignorant or incriminating things on FaceBook. (5 FaceBook Don’ts)&(5 More Don’ts). The prior posts really dealt with you avoiding bad behavior, or at least bragging...
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Gratitude and Thanks.
The advice for the Thanksgiving season is for clients to thank those persons that helped them navigate the troubled waters of divorce. This thanks is for family members, friends, and/or anyone who...
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Be the CAPTAIN of the Ship! (Or at least know how to be…)
“O’ Captain! My Captain!” Divorce, separation and break-ups are hard. They create situations where you have to do things that you normally did not have to do. A recent fight over the boat brought this...
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SECRETS REVEALED! What REALLY Goes on in the Judge’s Chambers…
In every courtroom there is a mystery door, usually in the back corner. Within this door are the secrets of Court… Litigants see the Judge and Lawyers disappear into this door. What seems like an...
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The #1 Way to Make Things Better? STOP making the same bad decisions…
Albert Einstein is credited with saying that Insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Whether he said it or not, the premise holds true in family law. If...
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The Secret to Unconditional Love Revealed!
The search for your soulmate can be that epic hunt that novels, movies and romantic sonnets are made of. But, the one sure-fire way to attain unconditional love is … Get a Puppy. Otherwise it takes...
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The Problem With People; Why Relying on Others for Your Happiness is Destined...
Mankind is not perfect. Human beings constantly mess up, disappoint and let others down. This is a fact. The #1 way to guaranty disappointment is to rely on someone else for your satisfaction. The old...
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This is One Way to Pay Alimony!
Unverified internet news claims that this fellow had new checks made of he and his soulmate to pay his ex-wife’s alimony! Whether this is true or not, I believe it. Should you do it? No. Is it...
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The Hardest Check to Return; Paying Your Alimony Early and the Pitfalls of...
Harold Hamm, oil tycoon of Continental Resources sent his ex a check for $974.8 million! However, she rejected the check delivered to her lawyers. Hamm immediately sent the full cash value of what a...
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Get Off the Crazy Train, NOW!
Divorce can make you crazy. The process is hard, confusing, emotional, and sometimes contrary to common sense. It can be easy to lose yourself in the emotion and overreact. Don’t. Think before you act....
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Sometimes you Just Can’t Stay Friends…
“Lets just be friends.” We’re all adults here, right? Sure, we think we can remain friends even if our partnership didn’t work out, but sometimes you cannot stay friends. It’s too hard. It brings up...
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Fake It Until You Make; Why Pretending Like You Care Now Helps You in the...
Law school class attendance is mandatory per the ABA, at least a certain percentage of class meetings. Yet a number of students treat it as if it is optional. However, attending now will pay dividends...
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