Fairway Divorce Solutions

P. Bradley Hunter is absolutely correct in stating that court-driven divorces are "vicious, uncivil and nasty." However, there are not only two divorce methods available to divorcing couples in Canada, there are six.  As Mr. Hunter mentioned, there is the collaborative law method and the court system method; in addition are four other methods, including negotiation, mediation, do-it-yourself and arbitration.

On a more significant note, I have to disagree with Mr. Hunter's statement that "collaborative law is efficient and effective". While collaborative law is a step in the right direction, the process still involves lawyers from beginning to end. I believe lawyers only need to be present in finalizing a divorce, not planning or negotiating a divorce. Is it not the matrimonial lawyers who create chaos rather than find resolve? Collaborative law may be effective in very specific cases, but keep in mind that these cases are not the norm. In fact, many couples going through a divorce are usually good people in a bad situation looking to find a way to move through it with their bank accounts and integrity in tack.  

As an alternative divorce solution provider and financial advisor, I can state unequivocally that a "civil" divorce is possible with a lawyer only present at the end. Alternative divorce solutions like the one I offer are innovative in reducing costs, reducing time, reducing stress and, most importantly, sparing the children. Civilizing divorce can only come from change-beginning with offering solutions that are outside the practice of law.