CNN-HLNtv offers us a take on Bill Cosby’s “10 greatest lessons.” Colette Bennett’s slideshow commentary includes these life lessons (excerpt): 1. Age is in your mind: “Old is always 15 years from now.” 2. Fear is all that’s stopping you:…
Sincerity and follow-through: How to apologize
Steven Stosny, Ph.D. helps us understand how to “[master] the art and science of apology” and shows the wonders of reconciliation–for your relationship, your core self, and your overall well-being. Steven Stosny writes (excerpt): Apology must: 1. Come from your…
Dealing with unreasonable people
Psychology Today offers up “7 Ways to Defuse a Difficult Encounter.” Susan Biali writes (excerpt): Minimize time with problem people. . . . Keep it logical. Communications should be fact-based with minimal details. . . . Focus on them in…
For your consideration: Resolutions for divorced parents who love their children
The Huffington Post highlights Kate Scharff’s New Year’s Resolutions for Divorced Parents in a “Dear Kids, Because we both love you” format. There are 26 statements to which parents may aspire. Kate Scharff writes (excerpt): . . . This year,…
Kids gone wild: help for overwhelmed parents
CNN Parents addresses struggling with a child’s behavioral problems and highlights the fact that there is help out there. Kelly Wallace includes references to advice like (excerpt): –“help them hear about why (sneaking on a plane) wasn’t safe, why it…
Divorce, joint tax returns and the IRS
Rhemann CPAs and Consultants show how spouses often are treated as “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” by the IRS. They explain how married couples might be jointly responsible for taxes, interest and penalties, and how a former spouse might be responsible…
A passion for social justice: Michael Chielens, rest in peace
MLive notes the passing of “one of those great people,” Michael Chielens, Executive Director of Legal Aid of Western Michigan, who died of cancer this past weekend. Sue Thoms writes (excerpt): “He just had a heart for the underdog and…
Best Lawyers’ Best Law Firms in Grand Rapids
The Sarnacki Law Firm PLC has been awarded a Tier 1 Ranking in the 2014 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms.” The firm’s founder, David C. Sarnacki, practices family law, mediation and collaborative divorce in Grand…
How long does it take to process my emotional divorce?
Psychology Today reminds us that divorce recovery is not a one-size-fits-all. It’s a process that you journey through. And you come out on the other side when you do. The time it takes depends on a number of factors. Susan…
What happens when you put down your phone?
charstarleneTV reminds us that life happens when you put down your phone.
Best Divorce and Family Law Lawyers in Grand Rapids
The Best Lawyers in America completed their most recent peer-review selection process, their 20th edition. The confidential survey of Michigan attorneys and judges resulted in the designation of Grand Rapids divorce attorney David C. Sarnacki as one of The Best…
Overwhelming mistakes: how to deal with common problems in facing divorce
The Huffington Post includes “The 5 Worst Mistakes People Make During Divorce.” Contributor Michelle Rozen also posts her tips for making it through your divorce. Michelle Rozen discusses her top 5 (excerpt): Making Decisions Without Fully Understanding the Implications Losing…
The story behind the facts: How to get someone to talk
The New York Times Opinionator reminds us that what’s good for writers is good for us all. When you are “seeking the unknown — the story behind the facts,” the secret is is simple. Lee Gutkind writes (excerpt): This is…
Kaganizing erudition: Writing the readable Supreme Court opinion
The New York Times recognizes Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan and her writing style. The editorial notes her goal of writing so that non-lawyers can understand and her usage of techniques to enhance understanding. Lincoln Kaplan writes (excerpt): She is…
Your baby or your phone: Who most deserves your attention?
The State Bar of Michigan’s Blog highlighted The Atlantic WordPlay post “Papa Don’t Text: The Perils of Distracted Parenting.” The author discovered parents pushing strollers and interacting with their phones instead of their children. Deborah Fallows writes (excerpt): These studies…
Grand Rapids divorce attorney named Leading Lawyer in Michigan Family Law
David C. Sarnacki recently was named a “Leading Lawyer” in Michigan Family Law. His past designations include selection as one of “The Best Lawyers in America,” designation as a “Michigan Super Lawyer,” and acceptance as a fellow in the Michigan…
Great moms make great kids . . . and make those kids handle their own “small, affordable mistakes”
Love & Logic reminds us that parenting is sometimes counter-intuitive and offers comfort to “the best moms,” mothers who refrain from the urge to be a helicopter parent. Dr. Charles Fay writes in the Insider’s Club newsletter (excerpt): On this…
The divorce roller coaster: Tips for handling your emotions and staying sane
FoxNews.com highlights ways that parents can remain emotionally stable during separation and divorce and make things liveable for their children. Tina Paone and Thomas Petrelli listed these 4 tips (excerpt): 1. Don’t Play the Blame Game 2. Custody Is Not…
Teaching children the value of doing something
CNN Opinion reveals Mick Jagger’s parenting philosophy on not spoiling your children. Ruben Navarrette Jr. writes (excerpt): But those are the wrong questions. We need ask ourselves only one question: Will buying my child this item teach him positive values…
Anyone Youer than You?
Today, Theodor Geisel’s birthday, is a good day to grab a Dr. Seuss book and read it with someone you love. It was Dr. Seuss who said, “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one…