By Robin M. Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION During a divorce journey, it’s common to create a parenting agreement that details custody arrangements and children-related protocols. However, there are many instances when these types of plans need to be reassessed. I’m a divorce mediator and collaborative family law attorney with over 15 years of personal and professional experience in this process. I work with divorcing spouses to create their parenting agreements and I also offer …
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Collaborative College Planning as a Co-Parent
By Robin Perrigo-Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION College planning with your children can be difficult and time consuming. If you’re a divorced parent, there’s another layer of complexity associated with the process. As a mother of two and stepmother of three, I can relate. My husband and I just went through this earlier this year – for the third and fourth time - with my son and his middle son. Over the past couple years, we’ve spent countless hours researching colleges, touring …
Five Tips to Keep Your ‘Co-Parenting Cool’ This Summer
By Robin Perrigo-Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION The summer season is a time for families to spend time quality time together to have fun and unwind. For co-parents and divorced parents, it takes a lot of organization and coordination to get to the relaxation part. As a divorce mediation and family law attorney who is also a mother and stepmother, I know the ins and outs of healthy co-parenting. I’ve been helping families create shared parenting agreements for over a decade. …
Navigating Shared Costs During a Divorce Journey
By Robin Perrigo-Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION As a divorce mediation and collaborative family law attorney, I am committed to helping spouses navigate their divorce journey. To begin this process, I highly recommend that the couple discusses their options with an attorney. Separating has legal significance and parties shouldn’t separate without speaking to legal counsel. As part of the process, there are common concerns over shared costs and how to handle payments on jointly owned or …