Marta J. Papa, Law Offices

Marta J. Papa, P.C.

What if Your Divorce Could Make You a Better Parent?

Family broke up, divorce, co-parenting Many people approach divorce as an “escape hatch” from a difficult relationship, and assume that after the divorce they will never have to have another tough conversation with their ex. It comes as a surprise to them that, if they share children, they will be co-parenting with their ex-spouse for…

Valentine’s Day Post-Divorce: It’s All About Your Children!

Valentine’s Day is almost here and couples everywhere are making plans of how to spend the special day together. The reality for many newly divorced couples is that holidays like Valentine’s Day challenge them to navigate a “new norm”. Whether they worked with one of the top divorce lawyers or one of the best divorce…

Mediation: The New Norm for Divorce During Social Distancing

In the midst of COVID-19 our world is rapidly changing. Social distancing has become important to reduce the speed of the virus’ spread. Tensions are high in quarantined households as close quarters can exacerbate relationship issues that were tolerable under “normal” circumstances. How can you tell whether quarantine has caused your unhappiness, or there are more…

How to Get Divorced Without “Going Broke or Feeling Screwed”

Sometimes during the divorce process, couples have nuanced issues that require expertise beyond my scope. To help them, I have a team of trusted colleagues who I rely on to guide clients through financial or emotional struggles. During this blog series, I have asked members of my team to come up with some important tips…

3 Research Conclusions You Should Know About Divorce and Children

Here is the truth you need to put front and center in your brain now and forever:  Conflict between you and your spouse is poison for your child.  Years of research across multiple disciplines have found this to be indisputable. But while conflict is poisonous to children, that isn’t to say divorce is poison. We…