Divorcing in Norway

My life is as complicated as it's ever been. In fact it's overwhelmingly so sometimes. This week with the kids involved meeting with and being interviewed by child protective services. And taking the kids to be interviewed. And having them come to my house to inspect the living environment and see how we interact. All because Cara wants full custody of the kids and is trying anything by hook or by crook to achieve that goal. In the end she will fail. If I were vindictive I would try to take them away from her too. But that's just not who I am. And I still believe having both parents in their lives is important for Maxwell and Zara. In the end it will most likely end up being the 50/50 arrangement I offered Cara at the start of this process. That would be reasonable and fair, and the Norwegians are nothing if not reasonable and fair.

It's amazing to be embroglied in a legal system focused on the ends rather than punishment. It doesn't matter how our relationship fell apart or what trangressions either of us committed. What matters is what's best for the kids. It's like there are grow ups running the show. I honestly think this is the best place in the world to get divorced and I am thankful that Cara brought us here for that, even if it is painful.