I really mean no disrespect but if my daughter asked for something that I stole from her father in a divorce~ I'd be so hurt~ i'd be angry. Maybe it wasn't your exact words, to her, but implying it wouldn't be any better. I'm sure a divorce would be hurtful but calling me a thief because I obtained some community property would not sit well with me. I would be offended and, for a moment, I might be so upset that I would want to prove it's mine, now, and it wasn't his to give. I can give it to whoever I want.

I would like to believe your mother understands the importance of the globe to you and has been thinking about it and just wanted you to know that it's on her mind.

I hope she wasn't being ignorant because that would be cruel and I hope you two can find some common ground.