Giving Thanks . . . Family Law Issue Makes it Harder
Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC
November 27, 2013
Family Law Matters Do Not Stop for Holidays
Thanksgiving means so many different things to people. When you are in the middle of family law matter, such as a divorce, custody or termination, it is so easy to focus only on that one thing.
Don’t Miss the Parade!
We can still be thankful!
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Thanksgiving Day is a day to give thanks for the many blessings the good Lord has seen fit to bestow upon us. Sometimes remembering to be thankful is the hard part, especially if you are in the middle of a family law action. Believe me, we understand.
We live in a multi-generation household. We have grandparents, parents, and children sharing a home. Some weekends, if we are lucky, we have grandchildren as well. Now, mind you, we certainly have our share of squabbles and outright battles, most over unimportant things.
We have seen it all and lived most of it. Bob and I were each divorced in the past. Together we raised a blended family. We have adopted children, an adopted grandchild, divorced children, married children, single children, and college children. Our oldest grandchild is the same age as our youngest daughter. We have ex-spouses in our family we remain friends with and some we do not. I like to think we bear no one ill will and pray we have done nothing to cause others to wish us ill.
If there is a family law situation, we have likely experienced it first-hand. We wanted to take a moment this holiday week to remind our readers, our clients, our friends, and ourselves of things to be thankful for, even in the middle of a family law battle. Thanksgiving is an opportunity for a cease- fire, just for a few days.
Things to Be Thankful for in the Middle of a Family Law Action:
- Children – On this one, you almost have to include the person who is responsible for helping create your children, even if that person is no longer with you.
- Grandchildren – This is an easy one, and again has to include the people responsible for helping bring the children into the world.
- Parents – If you are a parent, you can be thankful for the other parent (see above). If you have parents, you can be thankful they brought you into the world.
- Grandparents – This is also an easy one (usually). Grandparents are parents of parents, so you can actually be doubly thankful for them.
- Aunts – Aunts get and extra measure of thanks for being supportive, and pretty much seeing you in the very best light possible.
- Uncles – Uncles are especially helpful at flying to your rescue when necessary without passing judgment.
- Brothers – Brothers are great for being willing to defend you to the end (even if they pick on you themselves).
- Sisters – Your sister knows you better than anyone and loves you just the same. She is always standing by your side.
The very act of giving thanks can be a blessing. Family law matters can bring out our best or our worst. Thankfully, it is our choice.
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