By Robin M. Mermans Collaborative Divorce and pro se mediation methods are increasing in popularity. It’s for good reason too, as more divorcing couples look to preserve relationships and customize their settlements while reducing conflict. While these 2 options have...
By Lindsey S. Dasher You may hear the word “divorce” and think of mudslinging or being grilled by an attorney while you’re on the witness stand, but collaborative law is so different. As alluded to in the name, collaborative divorce means the spouses and their...
By Eric Trosch In Collaborative Divorce, the process of gathering information is streamlined and simplified. Collaborative Divorce uses informal discovery, such as the voluntary exchange of financial information, and relies on neutral experts such as tax advisors,...
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...
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...
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...
