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The Sugar Jacket
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
Things to Remember if You Have to Testify
Posted on Monday, April 04, 2011
If you are involved in a family law case, you might have to testify as many as three or four separate times in various proceedings. There are simple yet very important things you should remember about giving testimony. If you don't, you could find yourself in major trouble. READ MORE
Settling Your Case Isn't the Same as Throwing in the Towel
Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011
In Mississippi, a person can get a divorce by agreement or for one of the reasons the Legislature has set by statute. Let's say you sue your spouse for a divorce based on adultery. You can also request a divorce by agreement (irreconcilable differences) in the alternative. Depending on the facts that arise during the investigative part of your case, your spouse might indicate a settlement could be possible through focused negotiating in mediation or an informal settlement conference. Is it worth it to concentrate on settling? In the vast majority of cases, my answer is absolutely yes. READ MORE
The Longer Arm of Mississippi's Alienation of Affection Law
Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2011
A recent Mississippi Supreme Court opinion makes it easier for plaintiffs to pursue alienation of affection suits against people who live outside of Mississippi, even if the adulterous relationship occurred in another state. In the Knight v. Woodfield case, Eric Woodfield and his wife, Dokka, lived in Long Beach, Misissippi. During the parties' marriage, Dokka commuted from her home in Harrison County, Mississippi to her job in Louisiana. READ MORE
A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush
Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Most everyone knows the old saying that A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush. According to www.wiktionary.com , it means that “It is preferable to have a small but certain advantage than a mere potential of a greater one.” We apply this principal in our legal analysis on a daily basis and many times it guides our divorce clients to a better outcome. READ MORE
A Mississippi Family Law Trial and Miracle on 34th Street
Posted on Monday, December 20, 2010
I am embarrassed that I have just watched Miracle on 34th Street for the first time this Christmas. This is especially embarrassing and a little telling about my sense of humor because I have seen Christmas Vacation about a hundred times. There is absolutely no wonder why Miracle on 34th Street has survived for over 60 years. It is a classic, feel-good Christmas story. I had no idea that the climax of the movie played out in a courtroom. The family law attorney in me could not help but think what a great deal could be learned about a family law trial by the cast of characters and the ensuing drama. READ MORE
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