HAPPY NEW YEAR! The new year is a time for introspection, examination, planning and renewal. Take this opportunity to look carefully at your life and create some exciting plans for 2012!

Mark was recognized by Memphis Magazine as one of the Top Attorneys in the Midsouth in the field of family law.

Presentations: Mark and Matthew will both make presentations on topics of Family Law at the Sterling Education Services seminar for lawyers on January 26, 2012 at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson. Receive a $50 referral discount by using code "FLD50."

Holiday Closing: We will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday on January 16, 2012.

Reception: Our firm believes in personal service. We have invested in a telephone system which allows access to all of our team members and which allows for voice mail messages. Judy works each morning. If you call and wish to speak to a particular person and they are unavailable, you may either leave a voice mail or ask to speak with someone else.

1. Legal:
How Child Support Is Paid
There are several ways child support can be paid, and each method has advantages and disadvantages.
http://www.divorcemag.com/articles/Child_Support/how-child-support-is-paid.html

2. Considering divorce:
Divorce versus the Unhappy Marriage
One of the signs to look out for if you are wondering if it's time to go.
http://www.divorcemag.com/articles/Considering-Divorce/divorce-vs-uphappy-marriage.html

3. Financial:
Financial Recovery after Divorce
If your marriage still ends up in divorce even after a heart-to-heart talk with your spouse, you need to create an exit strategy and rebound after the divorce.
http://www.divorcemag.com/articles/Financial_Planning/financial_recovery.html

4. Abusive Relationships:
Signs of an Abusive Relationship
Look at your current relationship and note whether or not any or all of the following apply...
http://www.divorcemag.com/articles/Relationships/signs_of_abusive_relationship.html

5. Parenting:
Shared Parenting Can Work
Shared parenting allows both parents substantial time with their children, during which they have full responsibility for day-to-day decisions about them.
http://www.divorcemag.com/articles/Parenting_and_Step-Families/Parenting-after-separation.html