new hope

As of right now, I technically have no legal claim to my son. Imagine being told you are going to be erased from your son's life. That is what they are trying to do. They have made it very clear they even are going to change his name and literally delete any possible connection to me. Luckily for me, my family blood runs strong and there is no doubt he is a mini-me.

The day after I received word of this, I was at a loss and went to my office early because usually, no one is there at that hour. However, one of my friends/co-workers was in the office and asked how I was--poor guy--I opened the flood gates and let it all out. He was in dis-belief, but didn't say anything as he was preparing for his clients, and then left. About an hour later, he called me and told me to call his friend who is a family law attorney.

Suffice it to say, it has been a whirlwind these past few days, and even though no one knows where this will go or how it will end, Craig and I felt like we hit the jackpot with this new group of attorneys. After our first meeting with them that same day I was given their number, we both felt immense relief and a sense of new hope because these attorneys demonstrated such compassion not necessarily towards us, but the bottom line which is: Liam's best interest.

Their reputation precedes them, and the head of the firm is, undoubtedly, one of the best family law litigators in Miami. He also is known for his pro-bono work. He interviewed Craig and me; reviewed our court documents; and now believes he must to do something to help—to right a wrong.

Documents have been submitted and now the wait continues again. One of my attorney friends told me that family law attorneys are, perhaps, the most challenged group of attorneys because family law is so emotional and literally takes a toll on their own well being. Without a doubt, Craig and I have seen, heard, and felt the drain and commitment given by these attorneys. But their strength gives me strength. They too are fighting for Liam.