By Robin Perrigo-MermansROAD to RESOLUTION: Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Family Law One of my goals as a licensed divorce mediator and collaborative family law attorney is to increase awareness of alternative dispute resolutions and assist couples who want to divorce in a healthy manner. Here are six ways to tell if divorce through collaborative law is right for you and your spouse: …
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Another Type of Resolution
By Robin Perrigo-Mermans Every January, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions as they aim to better themselves over the subsequent 12 months. After my own divorce, which was complicated, unhealthy, and tumultuous, my New Year’s resolution was to provide divorcing couples a healthier way to divorce. In January 2011, ROAD to RESOLUTION: Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Family Law was founded. I love the idea of New Year’s resolutions; however, I’m here to share perspective …
Co-parenting Considerations During the Holiday Season
It’s hard to believe we’re approaching the fall and winter holiday season. While this year's holidays will likely be somewhat different than they have been in the past — for families of divorce, this time of year often presents challenges. Robin Perrigo-Mermans offers her own unique perspective on overcoming those challenges through cooperation and collaboration. …
It’s Not All in Your Head: Unraveling the Root Causes of Anxiety and Depression
WRITTEN BY Nancy Palermo Lietz, MD, Thrive Personalized Healthcare and Wellness Over 44 million Americans currently suffer from mental disease, and half of all adults will struggle with mental illness during their lifetimes. Depression and anxiety are the most common diagnoses. Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed. One in seven women are medicated for depression and anxiety, and one in four are on medication by the time they reach their forties. Conventional approaches to mental …
