Make no mistake about it - no one knows your best outcome better than you do. Even when you and your spouse are in conflict, you are still the best people to make your own decisions. The last thing you want is to have a perfect stranger decide the future of your money and your children. Those decisions can have negative rippling effects for the rest of your lives.

Statistically, most matrimonial cases do not go to a full trial. However, many of the issues find their way into Chambers - to be heard and ruled on by a Judge when lawyers cannot resolve them on behalf of their clients.

It is important to understand how this works. Judges are called on to make “in the moment” decisions with a very limited picture of your situation. They must rely on the information in sworn affidavits; the affidavits very likely contain damaging information about you and your spouse. Herein lies the serious problem. The information, labelled as fact, is often perception. Yet, by the nature and tradition of sworn affidavits, perceptions are regarded as accurate. Therefore, Judges are faced with making decisions that rely on perceptions packaged as fact. They hear the arguments of the lawyers who weren’t involved in your marriage.

It is likely the Judge will assume both parties are equal in telling the truth. What happens if one person slants the truth more than the other, or one person blatantly lies? You can see the fatal outcome unfolding. First of all; the damaging statements can never be taken back. The relationship may be permanently destroyed. Secondly, the statements may lead to a decision that is unfair. It may be just, but unfair - do not confuse the two. Judges who hold one of the most difficult and respected jobs in the world are human.

When it comes to corporate litigation and dealing with criminals, there is no better place than our Courts. For the issues that affect your family, a stranger – regardless of position – is seldom the best person to make your decisions.

Former matrimonial lawyers who were discouraged by the unnecessary pain and suffering in the traditional practice of family law are joining Fairway Divorce Solutions®. They have seen the fundamental flaws of the system firsthand and recognize that it is time for a better way.