April 27th, 2021 by mjp-admin

The legal system can be intimidating, and anyone who is contemplating filing a lawsuit should think long and hard about finding the right attorney to guide them through the process. Selecting a lawyer can be even more stressful when you didn’t file the lawsuit and you’re the person being sued.
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April 8th, 2021 by mjp-admin

Divorce can be a traumatic experience in which every aspect of a person’s life is on display and the concept of “privacy” is lost. Lawyers and Judges assess your personal life, your property, your finances, your relationship with your children… It can be overwhelming and can feel like you have no control over any part of the process.
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March 13th, 2020 by mjp-admin

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 to help divorcing
couples during the process.
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Posted in Assets, Budget, Children & Divorce, Communication, Divorce, Finances, Organization |
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November 12th, 2019 by mjp-admin

Many people who come to see me seem to think one or all of the following myths about divorce:
- Divorce is going to be the answer to all my problems.
- Divorce will cost me money and be an unpleasant process, but after it’s final, I will be just fine and so will the kids.
- After the divorce,
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Posted in Alimony/Maintenance, Budget, Children & Divorce, Co-Parenting, Considering Divorce, Divorce, Finances, Women & Divorce |
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October 13th, 2017 by Marta J. Papa
Lay the Groundwork: Your child may not be involved in sports just yet but it’s important to consider extracurricular activities that may come in the not so distant future during your divorce negotiations. “Talk to your divorce lawyer about how to factor in these kinds of expenses. In your settlement talks, you might consider addressing such issues as: how will you split payment for lessons (any kinds of lessons: from art to music to sports)?
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Posted in Budget, Children, Children & Divorce, Co-Parenting, Communication, Custody Arrangements, Extracurricular Activities, Finances, Organization, Parenting Time, Post Divorce |
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October 5th, 2017 by Marta J. Papa
There’s no question, divorce is expensive. Splitting your assets and paying attorneys fees can make you feel weak in the knees. The following list offers options to help curb some of those painful divorce expenditures and make you feel more in control.
- Pay attention to your spending. Keep a detailed log tracking how money is being spent each month.
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Posted in Budget, Choosing an Attorney, Communication, Considering Divorce, Divorce, Finances, Men & Divorce, Organization, Pro Se, Self-Care, Women & Divorce |
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