CNN’s Health section highlights five coping strategies from the Dalai Lama, including being gentle with yourself, making time to reflect, keeping compassion at hand, helping, and being playful. Jen Christensen writes (excerpt): First step, work on compassion and start by…
If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter? The way to improving your life and your relationships
Psychology Today shows a method for improving relationships and marriages with its “The Tao of Improv: 5 Rules for Improvising Your Life.” Giving up control in favor of adopting with a more generous, supportive and organic mindset leads to a…
What is the secret of love? Science says a spirit of goodwill
The Atlantic went to the core of relationships and the science behind lasting relationships. So how do we make our marriages and relationships better, more enjoyable, happier, more workable, lasting? Emily Esfahani Smith writes (excerpt): There are many reasons why…
Who will take care of you and your kids?: Helping young children through divorce
Mister Rogers lives on through his words of wisdom. His advice for parents, “The Mister Rogers Parenting Book,” addresses divorce and separation, and includes (excerpt): [Y]oung children . . . want to know, “Who will take care of me?” .…
Professional Rating and Review of The Sarnacki Law Firm, 2017 Best Law Firms, Tier 1 ranking
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America announced that once again, The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC has been selected by its peer-review process for its top “Tier 1” ranking in the 2017 Edition of “Best Law Firms.”…
Professional Rating and Review of The Sarnacki Law Firm, Best Law Firms of America
Best Law Firms of America extended an invitation to The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC for membership in its “extremely selective and limited” network of “the most qualified and accomplished Law Firms.” The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC was founded by attorney…
“The kids are the project and their well-being is the goal”: Helping children of divorce
CNN spotlights how to help children adjust to their parents’ divorce without unnecessary anxiety, depression and other emotional distress. Kelly Wallace writes (excerpt): “No. 1 would be teamwork, teamwork, teamwork,” said [Dr. Michelle] Rozen, who also works as a parenting…
Professional Rating and Review of David Sarnacki, 2016 Family Law Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers selected David C. Sarnacki of The Sarnacki Law Firm as a 2016 Michigan Super Lawyer, a distinction limited to only 5% of Michigan attorneys. This honor is reserved for those “who exhibit excellence in practice.”
Professional Rating and Review of David Sarnacki, Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America announced that once again, David Sarnacki of The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC has been selected by its peer-review process (confidential surveys of judges and lawyers) as one of The Best Lawyers in America. He was honored…
Review and Rating of David Sarnacki, National League of Renowned Attorneys
The National League of Renowned Attorneys invited David C. Sarnacki of the Sarnacki Law Firm PLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to join its ranks. After its Nominating Board “studied [his] credentials and professional accomplishments,” the organization identified Mr. Sarnacki as…
Is there a life waiting for me after divorce or a breakup? 4 tips for moving toward what you really want
The Chicago Tribune provides comments on moving forward after a divorce or breakup. Alison Bowen writes her article under these four themes (excerpt): Give yourself space Address practical concerns Figure out what you want the future to be Don’t jump…
How do I know if he or she is an abuser? 15 warning signs
Dear Abby reprinted her warning signs of an abuser, whether boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife. Her risk factors include (excerpt): 1. PUSHES FOR QUICK INVOLVEMENT . . . . 2. JEALOUS . . . . 3. CONTROLLING . . .…
How to get the truth out of someone: Tips from a master of espionage
CNN shows us an interrogator’s “5 (nice) ways to get people to talk.” The interrogator in question (Eric Maddox) helped crack the mystery of Saddam Hussein’s whereabouts, and he writes about it in his book, “Mission: Black List #1.” Thom…
“What he did to me doesn’t expire”: Pulling pine needles out of your hair
Following up on the Brock Allen Turner Rape Case at Stanford BuzzFeed News has posted the victim’s Impact Statement. While he faced about a 14 year prison sentence, Turner received 6 months in jail. The 12-page Victim Impact Statement concluded…
Review and Rating of David Sarnacki, Top 10 Attorney Award, Family Law
The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys chose David C. Sarnacki of the Sarnacki Law Firm PLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to receive its Top 10 Attorney Award for Michigan, 2016-2017. Using a multi-phase selection process, NAFLA cited Mr. Sarnacki’s…
Review and Rating of David Sarnacki, Top One Percent, Divorce, Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution
The National Association of Distinguished Counsel selected David Sarnacki of The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC, to the 2016 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal…
Rebuilding trust into relationship: Time, choice, emotions
Jim Daly’s column discussed forgiveness and reconciliation in the context of infidelity. Jim Daly writes (excerpt): [F]orgiveness is an individual decision, whereas reconciliation is a joint venture. . . . Without true forgiveness there can be no reconciliation, but one…
What’s the best age to get married? The perfect 5 year window
TIME offers us research on timing your marriage. A University of Utah study suggests that best time for people to get married is between the ages of 28 and 32. That period was the lowest rate for divorce in the…
Do It Yourself Divorce? Sure, unless your future matters
It’s always sad when a good person comes in to meet with me about a post-judgment problem only to discover their DIY divorce locked him or her into a bad, unworkable situation. We’ve seen this many times, and it recently…
Review and Rating of David Sarnacki, Top 100 Lawyers, Divorce and Family Law
The National Advocates invited David Sarnacki of The Sarnacki Law Firm in Grand Rapids to join its “Top 100” as part of a premier group of matrimonial and family attorneys in Michigan. Mr. Sarnacki was recognized for exemplifying “superior qualifications…