"You're overreacting." "I never said that." "You're the one who's being unreasonable." If your spouse or partner is trying to gaslight you, you might be all too familiar with the above phrases and others like them. If the gaslighting is happening during the course of...
Relationships
You Are More Than Just A Victim
I have lived on all of the continents—the only exception being Antarctica. I have immersed myself in contrasting cultures, unique cuisines, and elaborate adventures. I have been chased by a rhino in Tanzania, jumped onto a moving train in Sri Lanka, and went...
Domestic Violence: 53 Year Old Will Smith Battling the Pains of Childhood
We all witnessed it - live or through some media report. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. It began with an insensitive joke. Chris Rock is an American standup comedian, actor, writer, producer, and film director. Rock appeared on stage and like any other...
On Bulldogs
No, not those Dawgs. Though wasn’t that a lot of fun? I haven’t been prouder of someone I don’t know than I was of how Stetson Bennett rallied and led his team after that “fumble.” What a storybook finish to his college career. What a difference in game plan and...
Co-Parenting in the Time of COVID-19
"Here's what I suggest we do regarding Junior's school closings. Agree with me, or I'll take it to the highest authority."Ok. Not an exact quote, but pretty close and the basic approach that this particular opposing party has taken throughout his case.There isn't a...
You’re Not Alone
Tonight's post is courtesy of Billy King, Sr. Paralegal.For many, walking into our law firm seeking representations can be a scary ordeal and raise a lot of questions. What kind of person will I talk to? Will they care about my situation? Will they care about my...
Relationships: I know why the caged spouse sings
Tonight's blog entry was written by our Attorney in Savannah, David Purvis."The caged bird singswith fearful trillof the things unknownbut longed for stilland his tune is heardon the distant hillfor the caged birdsings of freedom" -Excerpted from " I Know...
Issues
"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." So sayeth Jesus in John 8:7. That the statement is wise is irrefutable. That it has an application in relationships and family law is the point of this blog post.After 24 years of practice, it still...
Relationships in Politically Mixed Marriages
Tonight we feature a guest poster, Linda Mercer Lloyd. Jean Stapleton was Edith in the 70's sit-com "All in the Family." Last month, when I heard the news of her death, I could almost hear her nails-on-chalkboard voice singing the show's opening. Edith and...
Reconciliation
A fair number of people who file for divorce decide instead to try to preserve their relationship and reconcile. We have that experience in The Firm as well. A percentage of our clients who are involved in divorce actions decide to reconcile and dismiss...