Marta J. Papa, Law Offices

Marta J. Papa, P.C.

“The New Normal” How Social Distancing has Changed the Nature of Divorce

Not long ago our lives were in a rhythm and while every day was different, most of us could settle into a routine “way of life”. The rise of COVID-19 and the need for social distancing changed everything and divorce law was no different. For years the best divorce lawyers would learn new details of…

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…

To Deflect or Reflect… That is the Question

Thank you to Dr. Tony Victor for providing this excellent article about how to make sure that your loved ones feelings are acknowledged during this difficult time. This is so important to utilize as COVD-19 is straining so many relationships. Practice Dr. Victor’s 4 step plan to help generate fruitful conversations. “In these difficult and…

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…

Let Your Values Stabilize You During Divorce

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…

Tips for an Emotionally Intelligent Divorce

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…