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…

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…

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…

What is Holiday Marital False Alarm Syndrome?

The winter holidays are a notoriously troubling time for many families. Research demonstrates time and again that the excess of emotion, alcohol consumption, family arguments, spousal disputes, and situational depression escalate predictably during December. Not to mention, the holidays are expensive. You are likely working with a compromised and tight budget but with high expectations…

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…