Robert J Merlin, P.A.

08/11/2026

Gray divorce has become more common as changing social attitudes, greater financial independence, and longer life expectancy lead more adults over 50 to seek a fresh start.

If you have noticed more friends, relatives, or neighbors ending their long-term marriages, you are not alone. Gray divorce, which refers to divorce among

08/04/2026

Resolving your divorce outside of court helps protect your family's privacy. It keeps sensitive financial and personal information out of the public record, and it gives you greater control over the outcome.

Resolving your divorce outside of court helps protect your family's privacy. It keeps sensitive financial and personal information out of the public record,

07/27/2026

The success of the Collaborative Divorce process is not based on whether you and your spouse get along. The process provides professional guidance and structure to help you to address the conflict, maintain your privacy, and work toward solutions that support your future and the well-being of your children.

The success of the Collaborative Divorce process is not based on whether you and your spouse get along. The process provides professional guidance and

07/20/2026

When you are going through a divorce, the decisions you make early in the process have a direct impact on the outcome. Certain mistakes create unnecessary delays, increase costs, and make resolving issues far more difficult than they need to be.

When you are going through a divorce, the decisions you make early in the process have a direct impact on the outcome. Certain mistakes create unnecessary

07/13/2026

Learning that your spouse wants a divorce when you do not can be difficult to accept. You can feel disappointed, frustrated, angry, or uncertain about what comes next.

Learning that your spouse wants a divorce when you do not can be difficult to accept. You can feel disappointed, frustrated, angry, or uncertain about what

07/06/2026

If you notice major changes in your spouse's behavior, increased conflict, financial secrecy, or emotional distance, these may be signs that your marriage is in trouble.

warning signs early will give you an opportunity to address problems, improve communication, and possibly repair the relationship before a divorce becomes

06/26/2026

Divorce does not have to damage your children’s well-being when you keep their needs at the center of your decisions. Respectful communication, stable routines, and cooperative parenting will help your children feel more secure and supported during this transition. Processes like mediation and Collaborative Divorce help parents create practical parenting plans that focus on the child’s daily life and long-term well-being.

Divorce does not have to damage your children’s well-being when you keep their needs at the center of your decisions. Respectful communication, stable

06/16/2026

Divorce may change your financial and daily responsibilities, but planning ahead, researching your options, and building a support system will help you create a workable future for yourself.

Divorce may change your financial and daily responsibilities, but planning ahead, researching your options, and building a support system will help you create

06/10/2026

Divorce expenses go far beyond attorneys’ fees and court costs. When you move from one household to two, everyday expenses such as housing, utilities, childcare, insurance, transportation and even taxes will go up.

Divorce expenses go far beyond attorneys’ fees and court costs. When you move from one household to two, everyday expenses such as housing, utilities,

06/04/2026

The Collaborative Process offers families a respectful, private, and solution-focused way to resolve divorce and family law matters. By committing to open communication, transparency, and shared problem-solving, families can create agreements that prioritize their unique needs and the well-being of their children.

When families work together instead of against each other, they often find healthier, more durable outcomes for the future.

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