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Giving Thanks – During a Divorce

Everyone knows that going through a divorce is a traumatic and emotional experience.    However, if you look closer one is able to find the silver lining and find that their situation is one that still should be viewed in perspective and “thanks” should be given.

1. Children – Losing time with your children is, in my opinion, the most devastating part of the dissolution process.    While, I could not imagine the stress and feeling of losing time with ones children.   I can tell you that if you are in the situation of going through a divorce, than you know the amount of stress that you and your children have been going through during the marriage.    The silver lining in all of this, is that the amount of time it takes to go through a divorce is relatively small and once you are in a better place in your own life your children will benefit.    While the quantity of time with your children will go down, the quality will go up dramatically.

2.  Finances – To the higher earner in the marriage this is a touchy situation.   It is difficult to divide ones income and retirement with ones soon to be ex.   However, be thankful that you are in the situation to be able to divide and provide for your ex and children.    Also, depending on your age and situation, it will either be possible to regain these financial advantages that you once had or if you are of retirement age be thankful that you, in most cases, have successfully raised your children and provided a great youth and growing experience for them.

3.  Attorney Fees – No one likes paying their attorney fees or even worse the attorney fees of their ex.   An attorney provides you with much needed legal and emotional stability.   It is our job to provide you with all of your options and provide you with the “what ifs”.   However, it is still your life and your decision.   You should be open and honest with your attorney about your wants and desires so we are able to provide you with the best possible legal service and negotiate or litigate a favorable outcome on the items of which are most important to you.

Most important, give thanks that you are on the road to a happier and healthier life.

Happy Holidays!