Marta J. Papa, Law Offices

Marta J. Papa, P.C.

Mediation: What it IS, What it ISN’T, and How it can help YOU

Mature couple signing contract in mediator’s office In my office, we help couples and individuals plan their future after divorce using family law litigation and mediation. Most people can quickly understand the idea of traditional litigation, but mediation can be a bit more challenging to describe. Mediation is a lot of things… it is a conversation……

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…

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…

A Conversation with Jason Buhlinger, CPA, CFE, CVA

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…

How Will My Divorce Affect My Health Insurance?

We’ve talked about how filing your tax returns changes when you get divorced. Another major change that accompanies divorce is your health care coverage. Similar to filing for taxes, health insurance may not be top-of-mind during the divorce process, but it’s important to know what’s going to change so you don’t put yourself or your children at…

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…