The Las Vegas Review-Journal spotlighted the Nevada Supreme Court’s ruling allowing a son–an attorney–to represent his father in a divorce action against his mother. Ed Vogel writes (excerpt): In the decision written by Justice James Hardesty, the court said that…
Questions, answers: You want answers? I want the truth! You can’t handle the truth! [A Few Good Men (1992)]
CNN and all other media outlets have reported on United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas breaking his nearly seven-year silence on Monday during oral arguments. CNN reported (excerpt): “The next words were hard to hear in the back-and-forth between…
Beware the technological traps looming in your divorce landscape
The Huffington Post offers us a Top 10 tips list for traversing the intersection of technology and divorce. Deborah S. Chames writes her top ten list (excerpt): 10. Beware of the iCloud. . . . 9. What’s in your browser…
Remote communication: documenting in the hopes of better parental relations
The New York Times plugs into the use of technology to avoid, mitigate or address communication problems between separated and divorced parents. Pamela Paul writes (excerpt): Let’s just say that no matter how well ex-spouses and still-parents coordinate, there’s a…
How to have a happy marriage
TedX shares Jenna McCarthy’s entertaining commentary on what it takes to have a happy marriage. An interesting 11-minute diversion that will stimulate your mind.
I’m OK, you’re not?: Acceptance versus control
Hour of Power reminds us of the influence that flows from changing our own minds and perspectives, rather than trying to control another human being. Bobby Schuller writes (excerpt): [I]n our marriages, many times we’re destroying our own teammate by…
A son is a son till he takes him a wife, a daughter is a daughter all of her life. (Irish Saying)
CNN celebrates International Day of the Girl with some thought provoking comments by “leading women.”
Beyond Kids’ Rules: Resources for divorcing parents
HBO has posted resources in connection with its DON’T DIVORCE ME! KIDS’ RULES FOR PARENTS ON DIVORCE documentary. The resources highlight 7 organizations offering support to children, parents and families transitioning through separation and divorce, and some extend into blended…
Steps to a Happier Life
U.S. News offers research on how simple adjustments of habit may translate to greater feelings of fulfillment and well-being. While strategies were provided for each age demographic, certain practices rang true for all: Express gratitude Cultivate optimism Avoid overthinking and social comparison…
Best Lawyers in America Selection
David Sarnacki has been selected by attorneys and judges for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, 19th Edition. His peer-review selection includes three areas: Family Law; Family Law Mediation; and Collaborative Law–Family Law.
Strengthen the Relationship with Your Kids
With the fall school year approaching, The Huffington Post and Deborah Moskovitch outline tips for adjusting families to improve parent-child relationships. 1. Re-frame your thinking: Rather than clocking minutes, place emphasis on the quality of time you are spending together. 2. Be…
Take it from Them: Divorcé’s Guide to Marriage
Wall Street Journal highlights the work of psychologist Terri Orbuch, a research professor at the University of Michigan, who looked into 373 marriages over 25 years. Of those who learned lessons the hard way (In line with the national average…
Self-Esteem: Top 4 things you can do for your children
Healthy Children offers us tips for helping your children blossom. They cite Caring for Your Teenager: The Complete and Authoritative Guide The Complete and Authoritative Guide from the American Academy of Pediatrics (Editor: Donald E. Greydanus, MD, FAAP). Healthy Children…
Divorce parenting: rock solid love
Love and Logic recently sent out an email newsletter asking: Parenting Through Divorce: Are You a Rock … or Are You a Leaf? Being a rock means setting expectations in your children of limits, accountability and love at your home.…
21st century marriage advice
Parade Magazine offers a 5-step “owner’s manual” for marriage. Daniel Jones writes (excerpt): 1. Acknowledge that you each are responsible for your own happiness. . . . 2. Nix the Facebook fantasy. . . . 3. Rely on your friends…
How to improve your relationship: Love starts with empathy
Real Age and Sharecare explains how reading your partner’s emotions and feeling your partner’s efforts to understand your own emotions relate to happiness in the relationship. Julie Hanks writes (excerpt): Listen for emotional messages [the emotional message may be different…
Everyone disagrees, Some save their marriages
A 2004 episode of This American Lifeexamined the theme of marriage, with a spotlight on marital researcher John Gottman. It turns out that everyone argues, and everyone argues about the same issues. Every couple. So which factors predict success and…
If you want to be happy for the rest of your life: Leno’s tips for staying together
Parade Magazine offers us Jay Leno’s tips for a happy marriage (excerpt): Do you and your wife still have date nights? Yeah, she’ll find a restaurant, some fancy place in Beverly Hills. I’ll stop at In-N-Out Burger first since I’m…
Are parents more happy and satisfied or less?
USA Today updates us on the research addressing parental happiness. The new studies points toward parents today being happier than married couples without children. Sharon Jayson writes of the two studies (excerpt): “We find no evidence that parental well-being decreases…
The price of staying connected to technology
The ABA General Practice-Solo Section shows what might happen when you disconnect from technology–you might just think! Steve Andersen writes (excerpt): But are we forgetting what it’s like to take our time and to think, process, and create? To do…