Posted by: kstewart in Franchise News on
Jan 15, 2008
Fairway Divorce Solutions Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Herold,
former chief operating officer of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, to the newly established position of Executive Vice President of Corporate Development.
As a veteran entrepreneur, Herold will lend his expertise to drive business growth and franchising opportunities for Fairway Divorce Solutions throughout Canada and the United States. Herold will focus on Fairway's long-term business strategy and will ensure Fairway maintains its position as a leading-edge alternative divorce solutions provider.
"On behalf of the executive team, I am pleased to welcome Cameron to the role of executive vice-president of corporate development," said Karen Stewart, Founder and CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions. "Cameron brings more than 21 years of key experience in branding, business development, franchising, and strategic alliances and will be a great addition to the executive team. His proven track record will help execute Fairway's expansion initiatives and growth opportunities moving into 2008 and beyond."
Posted by: kstewart in Seasonal on
Dec 13, 2007
The festive holidays are here and it can be a merry one, even for those of you going through a divorce. These are the times to step away from your turbulent path and embrace the festivities with those you love-your children, your family, your friends and, most of all, yourself.
Below you will find simple steps to ensure that you survive the holidays with grace, delight and peace.
- With Family
Keep children top of mind. If you have them, make it a happy, joyous occasion with a big smile on your face. They have likely been through enough, just like you, but build this time just for them.
- Begin New Traditions
Rather than participating in traditions that took place prior to your divorce, come up with new ideas! Enjoy turkey and all the trimmings with family and friends; or perhaps take the children on a road trip or mini-holiday; volunteer at a local homeless shelter; or craft a creative gift treasure hunt in your house or backyard. Whatever you decide, bring forth anticipation and excitement for your children.
It is important that you keep your mind and time occupied because, out of the blue, you could be overwhelmed with emotion-it is Christmas after all-and anyone in pain finds it a difficult time.
b. Perform a Family Play - One year, the kids and I did a family play that I found on the Internet and we went around all Christmas day to friends' homes and brought cheer and performed our 15 minute play. We had fun and our friends and family loved it. And guess what? I did not have time to wallow in my pain. It turned out to be a great day for all of us.
Posted by: kstewart in FAQs on
Nov 23, 2007
Not long ago, I was speaking to a group of people about Fairway's new divorce paradigm. Although they were unanimously excited by the idea and enthusiastically vocal that it is long overdue, they had difficulty even imagining a softer, less painful, less damaging approach to divorce. Even in these progressive times, the idea of "divorce" still packs a heck of a negative punch.
I understand first-hand because of the hard lessons learned from my own divorce through the traditional system. Though it was difficult to endure at the time, the experience of my divorce has given me a new life purpose: to help others avoid the pitfalls that shell-shocked me into a numbing inability to cope during the ordeal and prevented me from moving practically and proactively toward a solution.
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.
Posted by: kstewart in FAQs on
Oct 25, 2007
Question: What is the difference between Fairway Divorce Solutions and the traditional divorce solution?
Answer: The traditional way, by definition, implies each party hires a lawyer who fights for the best outcome for their client. The lawyers create a win-lose scenario that uses power and scare tactics to bring the other side to their knees. Quite often lawyers will not settle and you will be at the mercy of the courts where the judge will make the final decision. I am not telling you anything you do not know.
Fairway Divorce Solutions offers divorcing clients an alternative way to move through divorce and transition to a new beginning.
Divorcing couples mutually engage Fairway for a predetermined flat fee to take them step-by-step through a process that brings resolution on all issues of divorce in roughly 120 days. The Fair Way ProcessTM uses the Fairway Independently Negotiated ResolutionTM, methodology which empowers people going through divorce to come to negotiated consensus by way of informed decision making. Trained negotiators and financial experts facilitate the process and bring consensus without the couples having to be in the same room. The process addresses issues in a methodical, strategic way so the parties know exactly where they are in the process and where they are going. At the end of the process, when consensus has been achieved on all issues, the Fairway Negotiated Resolution PlanTM is forwarded to an independent lawyer to draft and finalize.
If you would like more information about the Fair Way Process
TM, please feel free to call us at (403) 269-9700.
Posted by: kstewart in Untagged on
Oct 3, 2007
The wait is finally over. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., a global book publishing company, signed a book deal for my first breakthrough novel, Clean Break: How to End Your Marriage and Move On with Your Life.
According to Wiley, my book will hit stores spring of 2008. Please stay tuned!
I can barely contain my excitement. First, the success of Fairway Divorce Solutions and my divorce paradigm. Now this book deal. I am so grateful for the opportunity to bring Clean Break to the forefront of divorcing families and couples across North America.
All the more, I am grateful for the blessings of those who have supported me. To my children, my family and friends, this is all happening because of you.
For more information about the Clean Break book deal, please click HERE.
Thank you,
Karen Stewart (formerly Miles)
P.S. Please look out for my first Q&A entry: What is the difference between Fairway Divorce Solutions and the traditional divorce solution?
Posted by: kstewart in Untagged on
Oct 1, 2007
If you are reading this, you are seeking more answers about divorce, about alternative solutions about Fairway Divorce, or about all subjects aforementioned. You and many others share this similar mindset and I welcome you to fairwaydivorce.com and my new blog.
Since the launch of Fairway Divorce, I have met couples from all walks of life and the one thing they all commonly share is their fear of divorce and, more so, their fear of the unknown. I was in their very shoes once before and I know this fear all too well, which prompted me to begin this open-dialogue blog. While I may not be able to help capture all the answers you are looking for, I want to help prepare you, your friend, your sibling or your parents for the landscape that lies ahead.
Some topics for my blog entries include divorce planning, money matters, the legal and emotional landscape, frequently asked questions surrounding divorce (i.e., What are my options for divorce? What if I can't afford a divorce? How do we prepare our children for divorce? Etc.), and rebuilding after divorce.
Every two weeks, I will publish a Q&A blog entry where I will address a frequently asked question. I encourage you to tell me your thoughts, opinions or ask me questions in response. My next entry will be published shortly so please stay tuned.
Divorce-it doesn't happen to everyone, but it happens. So this is my chance to tell you how to break clean, rebuild and move on.
Thank you,
Karen Stewart (formerly Miles)
