By Robin M. Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION If you’re divorced with children, you know all too well how challenging it can be to navigate co-parenting plans. It’s not uncommon to have to modify a plan – especially as your children get older and their needs change. However, when circumstances change for a parent, it could further impact your agreement, even if you have a great system in place. This can range from a parent’s job relocation, unemployment, financial strain, illness, and other …
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Five Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During a Divorce
By Robin M. Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION Experiencing divorce can take a toll on mental health in countless ways. As a divorcee and divorce attorney, I know this all too well. When I went through my own divorce almost 13 years ago, it was an emotional journey that affected my overall wellbeing. When I founded ROAD to RESOLUTION, a divorce mediation and collaborative family law firm in Charlotte in 2011, I committed to helping my community through divorce in a healthier way. As part of …
How Collaborative Divorce Saves Time and Money
By Robin M. Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION When it comes to divorce, it’s important to know that you have process options. While a traditional divorce through litigation has been the most common proceeding for decades, a newer divorce model is creating much-needed change. Collaborative divorce is becoming more popular not only in North Carolina and across the nation, but also internationally – and for good reason. At my Charlotte-based law firm, ROAD to RESOLUTION, we focus on divorce …
Co-Parenting Considerations During the Holiday Season
By Robin M. Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION The winter holidays are right around the corner, and while this season will hopefully look a little more like pre-pandemic times, for families of divorce, this time of year often presents a different kind of challenge. Robin M. Mermans offers her own unique perspective on overcoming co-parenting issues through cooperation and collaboration. …