January 12th, 2017 by Marta J. Papa
FIVE WAYS TO GET DIVORCED
Part 3: PRO-SE DISSOLUTION
A pro se divorce will usually be the most time and cost effective, as pro se is the Latin term for “on behalf of themselves.” Candidates for this style of divorce often will have neither children nor property issues. In addition, these couples are mature in their decision making,
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January 10th, 2017 by Marta J. Papa
FIVE WAYS TO GET DIVORCED
PART 2: THE INITIAL STEPS
Once you have decided with certainty that a divorce is in your best interest, I recommend three imperative initial steps:
- Back off from social media
- Begin to document, document, document
- Consult with an attorney
The first step is essential!
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January 5th, 2017 by Marta J. Papa
FIVE WAYS TO GET DIVORCED
PART 1: In December, I focused upon the nature of marital discord that often erupts predictably over the holiday season. Often, however, couples resume an acceptable relational equilibrium as the holidays recede and a new year proceeds. Thus, the intended pursuit of a divorce is halted, and couples recognize they were simply experiencing the Holiday False Alarm Syndrome,
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December 29th, 2016 by Marta J. Papa
REMEMBER, IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
Part 7: Maybe It’s Not a Marital Problem…Maybe It’s a Holiday Problem
Now that Christmas and Hanukkah are behind us, and New Year’s Day 2017 is fast approaching, many couples who experience annual stress-related marital holiday issues will resume breathing more deeply and much easier once again. As the well-known predictors of too many expectations and not enough sleep subside (coupled with too much food and alcohol and not enough exercise and quiet meditation/prayer time),
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December 22nd, 2016 by Marta J. Papa
REMEMBER, IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
Part 6: Maybe It’s Not a Marital Problem…Maybe It’s a Holiday Problem
I have been focusing upon the (sometimes) surprising questionnaire responses I receive from couples who come to me for a divorce consultation. My last blog revealed some examples of unforeseen marital issues that had come to light in some couples’ sessions.
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