I thought my marriage would last forever...

Like many before me, I thought my marriage would last forever. When it came down to it, my decision to divorce was not a sudden realization – it was a journey. The path I would end up taking would prove to be tumultuous and adversarial.

Before heading down this path, I met with an attorney for pre-divorce education. This attorney helped me understand more about the process of divorce and what my next steps should be. This small but informative step was instrumental in helping me prepare.

Several years later, when we decided that divorce was the only option forward, we did what most people do: We hired attorneys to begin the divorce process.

It was adversarial from the start. We were instructed not to discuss divorce-related matters and also encouraged not to work together. Right off the bat, we were controlled by–rather than controlling–the process.

If we had known about an alternative divorce model called Collaborative Divorce, things might have been different. In a Collaborative Divorce, both parties agree to settle the case out-of-court with no threat of litigation. For this reason, a Collaborative Divorce attorney is a great alternative to the traditional divorce model.

Instead, after six months and several thousand dollars, we had nothing to show for our time, money, or the emotional turmoil we’d been through. With the information we gathered from our time with our attorneys, we sat down with a pad of paper and a calculator to draft the stipulations of our Separation Agreement.

In hindsight, we were the ideal couple for mediation. We agreed the marriage was over; we wanted to handle our divorce civilly; we could make sound decisions without a judge; we were committed to fairly dividing our assets; we wanted a healthy co-parenting partnership; and, like anyone going through a divorce, we wanted to save time, money, and unnecessary emotional turmoil.

This understanding inspired me to open ROAD to RESOLUTION in 2011 as a non-attorney mediator. Ultimately, I desired to meet all people – individually or as a couple – on their road toward resolution, so I enrolled in law school and passed the North Carolina and South Carolina bar exams. I obtained a law degree in order to expand on the services I was able to offer my clients. As a result, ROAD to RESOLUTION is a place where cooperation and collaboration are cultivated, and the best interest of the family remains the focus.

Today, I am happily remarried and the mother of five children. I have the unique personal experience of my divorce and co-parenting under two separate parenting agreements. I hope that my own experience with divorce and co-parenting sheds light on the realities of life after the divorce and helps you create an enduring agreement that is in the best interest of the entire family.

No matter where you are on your road to resolution, I can meet you there as an individual or a couple.

–Robin M. Mermans

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"I was referred to Robin and her team as experts in Collaborative Divorce. I wasn’t familiar with Collaborative, and after learning more, it was the best fit for me as I wanted the focus on our child and what was the most fair. Robin and Haley provided great advice and help us reach an agreement when I thought it wasn’t possible. Great team and very caring! Grateful for their help and support during a very difficult time."

Rosa

Former Client

"I was referred to Road to Resolution, and I engaged Robin and the R2R team for help with my divorce. Robin and her team were AMAZING to work with! At times, I doubted that collaborative divorce was a realistic option for me. But Robin proved me wrong. She demonstrated it is possible to avoid court, reach a FAIR and private agreement, and protect everyone’s best interests, even in the most emotionally charged situations. R2R worked with me to minimize my legal fees, represented me in mediation, and ALWAYS acted in my best interest. I applaud Robin, Toni, and Donnie for their efforts. For anyone who is wondering, collaborative divorce truly is a new beginning, and thanks to Robin and the R2R team, I am living life to the fullest."

Daniel M.

Former Client

"I feel so lucky and blessed to have found Robin and her team at Road to Resolution at a time I felt most vulnerable. My husband and I made the tough decision to divorce, but we still had a lot of love and respect for each other and wanted to make sure we had the right people helping us during that difficult time. From the moment we met Robin, I knew we were in the right hands to go through the separation and divorce process while remaining kind, respectful, and collaborative. With her expert legal guidance and coaching, we reached an amicable agreement in less than 45 days from start to sign-off. I highly recommend this team."

Kelley Horton

Former Client

Robin and her team were amazing. I had many questions during the process and they always responded quickly and were so patient! I always had the utmost confidence in Robin and it was reassuring to know there was someone there to guide me through each step.

Rebecca M.

Former Client

ROAD to RESOLUTION represented me in a simple divorce case back in 2018. During the process, my husband passed away. We were not divorced and left me with some of his financial issues. They took my case from divorce to helping finalize his estate affairs. ROAD to RESOLUTION is extremely helpful both professionally and personally during this tragic time in my family’s life. I can’t thank them enough, and would recommend them to anyone.

Marylin Z.

Former Client

Knowledgeable, informed, sensitive, and diplomatic; ROAD to RESOLUTION accomplished the impossible.

Elizabeth A.

Former Client

Robin is the perfect blend of warm, sensitive & compassionate, and also very smart, practical & knowledgeable.  Her experience in life and law is why I’m grateful to have her guide me through one of the most difficult times in my and my family’s lives.

KM

Former Client