January 14, 2010

Ridgeland Mississippi man shot by wife

Wife jailed in Madison County, Mississippi for shooting husband

A Ridgeland, Mississippi woman is in jail today for shooting her husband in the face last night. According to reports, the married couple got into a domestic dispute and the wife shot the husband in the face with a small caliber revolver. The husband was able to call 911 even though the bullet was lodged in his jaw. He is currently hospitalized at University Medical Center while the wife has taken up new residence at the Madison County detention center.

Reported by Robert Kisselburgh, Mississippi Divorce Lawyer

Source: Clarion-Ledger

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January 9, 2010

Husband jailed after hiring hitman for wife

Washington husband jailed for hiring hitman to kill wife

A Washington man was arrested after paying a man $5,000 to kill his wife after she filed for divorce. According to the article, the wife feared her husband due to previous acts of violence.

This article highlights an important issue--domestic violence. If you are a victim of domestic violence, get help now. There are a number of agencies that can help you. Don’t stay in a home where you are a victim of abuse and end up being a statistic in next year’s domestic violence report. The following agencies in Mississippi can help you:

Mississippi Center for Violence Prevention Crisis Line: 1-800-266-4198

Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-800-898-3234 or click here to contact them online.

Catholic Charities Hotline: (601) 366-0222 or 1-800-273-9012

Mississippi Attorney General's Domestic Violence Prevention Unit: (601) 359-4251

Jackson Police Department Crisis Intervention Units: (601) 960-1433 (Westland Plaza, 813 Ellis Ave.); and (601) 960-1389 (327 E. Pascagoula St., Suite 504)

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

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December 9, 2009

Dad convinces kids to beat Mom with baseball bat

Dad going to jail for having kids beat Mom with baseball bat

A Kansas man was convicted of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and contributing to a child's misconduct. What did he do? He convinced his 12-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son to kill his ex-wife by beating her with a baseball bat. The kids attacked their Mom, Dad came over to help the kids finish Mom off, and luckily Mom got away. The daughter was granted immunity to testify against her father. The son will be tried as a juvenile, according to the article.

While the article does not say how long he will spend in prison, it probably will not be enough time.

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Posted In: Child Custody & Visitation , Domestic Violence

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March 4, 2009

Divorces down with economy

Economy drives down divorces as well as 401K

During these down economic times, people fear opening the mail to look at their 401K balances which are reaching new lows. But less people should fear finding divorce papers in the mail according to a recent article. It seems the economic downturn is also related to a downturn in divorces. And the cause is not more marital harmony, but less money--some people can't afford to get divorced.

When the two largest assets of a marriage, the home and the 401K, are down to new lows and many people are living in homes where they owe more than it is worth, how does an unhappy couple divide their assets. They don't. Rather, if they divide anything it will be debt. So some of these unhappy couples are deciding to live together as opposed to divorcing. Hopefully, we will not see an increase in domestic violence as unhappy couples live together.

If you find yourself in an unhappy relationship and are contemplating divorce, you need to get advice from an experienced divorce attorney. Call the Kisselburgh Law Firm at 601-936-4040 or contact us online to set up a consultation to discuss your case and the options you have or click here to get your free copy of the Mississippi Divorce Guide.

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December 5, 2008

Mississippi man receives two life sentences for killings following custody dispute

Rankin County grandfather gets two life sentences after killings over child custody dispute

A Rankin County, Mississippi man pled guilty to shooting and killing his step-daughter and her husband during a child-custody dispute. The judge sentenced him to two life sentences. According to the Clarion-Ledger article, the step-daughter and her husband were attempting to pick up their 10-year-old son after a Hinds County Chancellor granted them custody of their child following a custody dispute. The man's wife is awaiting trial on murder charges.

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Posted In: Child Custody & Visitation , Domestic Violence

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October 3, 2007

Mississippi ranks 5th in domestic violence homicides

Domestic violence victims beware

Reading The Clarion-Ledger this morning, I came across an article which should give everyone pause. According to a recent study, Mississippi ranks 5th in the U.S. in domestic violence homicides. Read that again, not just violence, but homicides. Only Nevada, Alaska, Louisiana, and New Mexico ranked higher. The September 2007 study by the Violence Policy Center reported that the rate of women murdered by men in Mississippi was 2 per 100,000.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, get help now. There are a number of agencies out there which can help you. Don’t stay in a home where you are a victim of abuse and end up being a statistic in next year’s domestic violence report. The following agencies in Mississippi can help you:

  • Mississippi Center for Violence Prevention Crisis Line: 1-800-266-4198

  • Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-800-898-3234 or click here to contact them online.

  • Catholic Charities Hotline: (601) 366-0222 or 1-800-273-9012

  • Mississippi Attorney General's Domestic Violence Prevention Unit: (601) 359-4251

  • Jackson Police Department Crisis Intervention Units: (601) 960-1433 (Westland Plaza, 813 Ellis Ave.); and (601) 960-1389 (327 E. Pascagoula St., Suite 504)

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)


Also read my previous post on domestic violence.

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July 11, 2007

Are you a victim of Domestic Violence?

Help for Domestic Violence

A recent article speculated that pro-wrestler Chris Benoit “snapped” after his wife demanded a divorce. For those who have not heard, Chris Benoit killed his wife and child before killing himself. Why most of the talk of the ordeal has been on the role steroids may have played, the more important issue is that of domestic violence.

Divorce is a very emotional matter and many times you can not predict how a spouse will react to the prospect of a divorce. If you live in Mississippi and are a victim of domestic violence, you can contact the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Further, the American Bar Association published a Domestic Violence Safety Plan, a joint project of the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section and the ABA Commission on Domestic Violence. Download your copy here.

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