Collaborative Agreement and No Court?

By Heidi S. Risser Question:  If my spouse and I sign a collaborative agreement not to go to court, how do we get divorced? Answer:  The collaborative agreement, which is signed by each party and their attorneys, should explain that necessary interactions with the...

Benefits of Choosing a Collaborative Divorce

Written by Robin M. Mermans, Esq., owner of ROAD to RESOLUTION When I experienced my divorce over a decade ago, I wish I knew about the option for collaborative divorce. At the time, it was fairly new to North Carolina as it was passed into law by the state...

How to Talk to Your Spouse About Having a Collaborative Divorce

Talking With Your Spouse About Having a Collaborative Divorce By Irene King  There is no right or easy way to begin a conversation about divorce. Once you and your spouse have had an initial conversation and decided that divorce is the path you are going to take, it’s...
Nobel Peace Prize – Say What?

Nobel Peace Prize – Say What?

By:  Deborah Dilman  It’s true. In the fall of 2022 the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) was nominated for a 2023 Nobel Peace Prize! Why, you ask? The answer to that question is because of their international efforts to change the way...