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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
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
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
Your Story Ends in a Funeral
Posted on Sunday, January 02, 2011
I had a dream that woke me up early this morning mad and then grateful. Rachel and I were traveling in the mountains and we were both in separate cars. She was with her mom and I had someone with me too. I think it was a friend but I am not totally sure- you know how dreams are. The kids were with her and they were supposed to be following us to a scenic area. I went to the spot, and she didn’t show up. I thought to myself that maybe I have the wrong place. So I called her. She didn’t answer. I looked for her vehicle, but she was nowhere to be found. I unsuccessfully called her again. I drove around- still no Rachel and still no kids. After what seemed like hours, I finally got her on the phone and she dismissively told me that she made another plan and basically I was out of luck. In my dream, I went crazy. I was yelling at her words to the effect “What gives you the unilateral right to change our plans and take the kids?” Thankfully, in the middle of my rant, I woke up and my kids were safely in their beds and Rachel was sound asleep next to me. READ MORE
If I Could Give You a Magic Wand…
Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2010
One of my favorite questions in an initial meeting with a potential Mississippi family law client is this: “If I could give you a magic wand and you could waive it and make a wish, what would it be?” I get all kinds of interesting answers. Some are realistic, and some are not. READ MORE
Your Kids and the Holidays
Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2010
Next week is Thanksgiving and I can always expect a few calls from clients that are finding it impossible to work with their spouse to figure out a schedule. Whether you are living under a child custody order or not, the best advice I can give someone who does not live with their children’s other parent in Mississippi is to be flexible and make the most of the time that you have. READ MORE
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It has been a while since I sat down to write a blog article.
