Divorce inflicts psychological damage, and there is no profession that sees this more vividly than yours. Once the legal wheels turn, conflicts escalate, reason takes flight and the children are used, abused or forgotten. At the same time, huge sums of money drain away in legal fees.

“Traditional divorce is a preventable disaster”, says Karen Stewart, certified divorce financial advisor and founder of Fairway Divorce Solutions.

Even where the relationship is irretrievably broken, there is a civilized and  economical way to conclude the marriage. It’s an approach that settles past issues fairly and points forward to a new life for all involved.

The key is a process called  independently negotiated resolution, which delays the introduction of lawyers until all issues have been agreed. Unlike mediation, this approach does not require the divorcing partners to sit down at the table together. Yet it delivers a solution that can be embraced by both.

To learn more, please listen to The War Is Over. In this compelling audio interview, Karen explains how the traditional divorce system came to be so emotionally and financially destructive. She also shows how couples – and their children – can benefit from an entirely fresh approach to ending their marriage.