Marta J. Papa, Law Offices

5 Tips to Hire the Best Lawyer for Your Case

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. Selecting an attorney is a very personal choice that…

Is Divorce Mediation Right for Me

The choice of whether to divorce a spouse is an incredibly significant decision that often comes after years of consideration. The decision is so important that as people think, “should I get a divorce?” they rarely think, “how should I get a divorce?” Choosing between traditional divorce litigation and divorce mediation can have just as great an impact…

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…

It’s Tax Time: Income Tax Issues for the Recently Divorced

The year after being divorced is a period of “firsts”, where you adjust to your new life and relearn how to do things that you may have taken for granted. Many of our clients worry as April 15th approaches and they realize that they have questions on how to file their annual income tax return….

“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…