Happy New Years!
The beginning of the new year seems so full of opportunity and also allows everyone to make their latest 'new years resolutions'. While many will fail (including my resolution to eat better), it is part of our tradition to review, analyze, and attempt to correct our current shortcomings at the turn of the calender.
As I have written before, this time of the year is also one of the busiest for divorce lawyers, as many people's new year makeover do not include their spouse. I have several new clients who literally are waiting until this coming monday to deliver the bad news to their spouse. Many people figure that ending things in the middle of the holiday season is a pain, especially when children are involved.
Last thought: Not all divorces in 2010 need to be messy. The parents who can put their kids before their new boyfriend/girlfriend simply handle things differently then parents who allow personal feelings or anger over the divorce to affect their innocent (and non-blameworthy) children.
