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Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011
One of my favorite television programs is Modern Family. In one episode, the character, Gloria, coaxed her husband into giving advice on the "Good Dog, Bad Dog Training System." Guillermo, the entrepreneur, described his business idea with honesty and excitement. The system was fatally flawed, however: it rewarded the dog for being good or for being bad. For being good, the dog got a bacon-flavored treat; for being bad, it got a bland treat. After listening to the pitch, Gloria's husband, Jay, bluntly told Guillermo the idea was not good. The would-be businessman wept. Gloria told Jay that he should have been nice and "put on the sugar jacket" when he commented on the plan. READ MORE
Your Final Destination
Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011
I was in an airport recently and watched passengers deplane from a flight that was very, very behind schedule. The passengers were panicked, afraid they would miss their connecting flights. A helpful airline employee tried to help them on their way by asking, "What is your final destination?" One passenger replied, "Heaven!" He knew where he was going to end up, regardless of the obstacles the world presented. READ MORE
Moth to a Flame
Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011
I have a theory about good girls that cheat in Mississippi. I am stipulating in the first paragraph that I know very little about the way women think. The sum total of my knowledge comes from my experience in the dating world (years ago), my representation of about 350 or so women of all ages going through a divorce or family crisis, and my wife and two daughters. Any of these references (with the exception of Mollie Ann and Emma) could possibly tell you that I don’t know jack, but here goes anyway. READ MORE
Making the Most of Your Weekend
Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2011
Now living in Mississippi is not the same as living in some place where there is a steady stream of activities, but your weekends don’t have to be like a trip to Disney or “Dad Camp” each and every time. The most important thing is to be together- to be focused on your child and not whatever else or whoever else is in your life at the moment. READ MORE
Be There for Your Kids
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011
I love my job. Being a Mississippi family law attorney has proven to be a constructive and positive way for me to use my talents. I love people. I love serving others. I enjoy walking clients through one of the most difficult and darkest seasons of their lives. I feel called to this profession. Because of this calling, I believe it’s my responsibility to serve others in this way. READ MORE
Change Is Not Bad
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2011
Some people say change is bad…but in some cases a change, or what may be legally defined as a “material change in circumstances” can be a good thing. Certain changes in your family life can be especially helpful if you looking to modify a custody arrangement. So pay close attention, it may be the change you are looking for. READ MORE
The Mistake-Proof Divorce with Children
Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
It happens almost every time I am in court. I will be cross examining a witness and he or she will ask me a question in response to my question. I get to ignore them. I sometimes get to ask the judge to instruct the witness to not direct questions to counsel. You see, when you are the lawyer- you get to ask the questions. That is one of the good things about the job. We ask. You answer. READ MORE
The 800 Pound Gorilla
Posted on Monday, February 21, 2011
The family dynamic is extremely complex, even when biological parents are living together. It is no surprise to older parents that smart teenagers will take advantage of these situations to get their way. When parents are no longer unified or married and new love interests and sometimes new step brothers and sisters are added to the equation, an already complex dynamic is exponentially more difficult. READ MORE
The Super Dad Syndrome
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Occasionally, Rachel will go out of town and leave me in charge of Mollie Ann and Emma. This past weekend was one of those times. Food? Lunchable- No problem. Entertainment? RedBox- I got this. Clothes? She left them out. Hair? Hair? Hair! READ MORE
What Is Legal Custody In Mississippi?
Posted on Sunday, January 16, 2011
There are two types of child custody in Mississippi, legal and physical. In deciding which parent gets custody of a child, the Court considers the best interests and welfare of the child. There are very important factors to be utilized under the landmark Mississippi Supreme Court decision, Albright v. Albright, but the best interests and welfare test is the “polestar" consideration, according to our appellate courts. READ MORE
There is a pretty common tactic in a hotly contested divorce I rarely think about, but was reminded of just last week –The Attack of the Lawyer.
