Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Steve Jobs' passing - Goodbye to a great man
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Walk On
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Things that make you go hmmmm
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Making Sense of the Senseless
Problems are opportunities in workclothes.
Thomas Edison
When suffering through a divorce, it is easy to wish that someone else (like a new mate) would come along and "save" us. Going through trying times can be painful, and no one (least of all me!) enjoys them. Yet struggle is the opportunity God gives us to find our greatness, and this is amply demonstrated by this lesson from Nature:
A man is out walking one day and discovers a caterpillar tucked inside its cocoon. Intrigued, he takes it home with him so that he can watch the caterpillar become a beautiful butterfly. A few days later, he sees a small opening in the cocoon and watches, fascinated, as the caterpillar struggles to emerge. Try as it might, however, the caterpillar just can't seem to force its body out of the tiny hole.
Thinking there must be something wrong and wanting to help, the man takes his scissors and snips the cocoon open. The butterfly is freed immediately, its body large and swollen. Its wings, on the other hand, are tiny and shriveled. The man assumes that after a few hours, the wings will spread out into their natural beauty. But they never do. Instead of becoming the captivating creature that delights us all and symbolizes happiness, the butterfly is doomed to go through its short life dragging a swollen body and shriveled wings.
The struggle the butterfly goes through is Nature's way of forcing the fluid from the caterpillar's body into the butterfly's wings. Without the struggle, the butterfly will never fly. The man's act of "kindness" was in fact a death sentence.
It is the same throughout nature. For example, a diamond is simply elemental carbon, or coal. What makes a diamond the coveted, precious gem that it is, and coal a useful but homely rock we disdain? The same thing that makes a “man or a mouse” out of each of us; the ability to withstand heat and pressure.
Coal can withstand temperatures of 200-300 degrees Celsius. If the pressure or the temperature gets much higher, the host rock melts. Diamonds, on the other hand, are formed only under extreme geological conditions - when temperatures are greater than 800 degrees Celsius and pressure is 50,000 times atmospheric pressure. Such conditions exist only deep below the surface of the earth.
And so it is with us. No matter how difficult or painful the situation we are in, it is a necessary part of helping us grow into the unique person we are meant to be. The same is true for our children. In fact, when we continually bail our children out of their difficulties, we teach them to believe they cannot solve problems for themselves.
So embrace your struggles. Don't look for the easy way out. No matter how far afield life seems to take you, this trip is necessary. Be kind and gentle and patient with yourself as you bravely face the lessons you need to learn.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Do Michigan divorce laws need better clarification on assets?
Friday, June 10, 2011
New YouTube channel!
Monday, May 2, 2011
American Psychiatric Association Reviews the Science, Recognition of Parental Alienation Disorder
Monday, April 25, 2011
Is social media partially responsible for infidelity?
Monday, April 18, 2011
Divorce App for your IPhone?
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
"We R so over!" Divorce by text banned
Do you think divorcing my text message should be allowed? Have you ever had it happen to you or someone you know?
Monday, April 11, 2011
Getting a divorce? Watch out for hidden assests
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Mediation plan "could add to divorce stress"
Friday, April 1, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Vote for me!
I believe in Detroit, I always have. I like living here and I plan to stay. Now, I'd like a chance to share my enthusiasm with my fellow Detroiters. That's why I'm asking you to vote for me to be one of the presenters in the 2nd Ignite Detroit. Vote here
Valentine's Ball "Dancing with the Judges"
Monday, March 21, 2011
House votes to change rules in child custody case
Our primary focus is always the best interest of the children. If you or anyone you know is facing a custody case in Michigan, please contact our office today.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Divorce and special needs children
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Divorce can complicate Social Security Claims
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Take time to laugh, even during divorce
It was so great to laugh and make others laugh too. The power of humor has a lot of beneficial qualities, emotionally and health wise. Take the time to find humor in every situation, even if it is a dark day. If we saw our lives as a Mel Brooks movie, we'd laugh ourselves out of our chairs! Divorce can seem like your life is over, but it's just starting a new chapter. I found this great list of the top 26 funniest break up and divorce movies for you at http://bit.ly/gBSW8N. Enjoy!
Monday, February 28, 2011
WedLock: Insurance for your marriage?
Friday, February 25, 2011
Father of slain Tampa teens files for divorce
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Do you believe in the 'Oscar Curse'?
Monday, February 21, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Can Parents Prevent Their Children from Problems after Divorce?
Monday, February 14, 2011
Cupid signed my divorce papers
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Divorce and Children
Monday, February 7, 2011
Collaborative Law
Friday, February 4, 2011
How to prevent divorce from entering the conversation
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Divorce education class for children
Friday, January 21, 2011
Tax Issues during Divorce
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Michigan Law bans spouse e-mail surveillance
Monday, January 10, 2011
Looking for something to do this weekend? Stop by the Troy Michigan Woman's Spa and Wellness Expo! I will be speaking and have a booth available to answer all questions and concerns. Check out the website for other activities, hope to see you there!
For more information, contact our office: www.lady4justice.com or (248)355-5688
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