Divorce Blog
Posts by Karen Stewart
Karen Stewart is the Founder and CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions, the first national divorce franchise company that is changing the way divorce happens and Bumble Bees Venture Capital, a VC with a strong social cause supporting the Female Economy and Tech while specializing in Series B opportunities. Karen is also Published Author, Speaker who is committed to disrupting both outdated thinking, markets and products.
Karen has over 25 years of experience in the business/financial world. She is experienced as a Financial Planner, Stockbroker, Insurance Agent, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Chartered Mediator, innovator and entrepreneur. She has previously founded, built and sold 5 businesses and today is focused on disrupting the Divorce Industry and Supporting women in leadership and building a national Venture Capital firm with a strong investment thesis and cause.
Karen is also an active blogger, writer, the published author of the best-selling book "Clean Break" and sought after by various media outlets for her advice and speaking engagements.
Helping Your Child Adjust After Divorce
We discuss how to best support children after divorce. Here are ways that you, as parents, can help make the adjustments a little easier for your kids.
Mediation Puts Best Interests of Children First
In divorce, the best interests of children can be lost. But divorce mediation is meant to put importance on the kids as they should.
Effects of Divorce on School Aged Children
Learn about how school-aged children respond to divorce and separation from a first-hand account of an educator.
Calgary Stampede sees an increase in Post Stampede Divorces
CTV Calgary Interviews Karen Stewart about the year over year trend in the increase of divorces after The Calgary Stampede. See how you might avoid being a statistic.
Stampeding Responsibly with a Few Helpful Hints
Whether single or married, Stampede gives us an opportunity to have fun. Get helpful tips on how to enjoy Stampede but not destroy your marriage at the same time.
Why are Divorces so Expensive?
Why are divorces so expensive? Why do they leave couples financially (and emotionally) destitute when everything is said and done? Here we look at how we can save costs and emotional trauma when faced with divorce.
Get Your Spouse to Agree to Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation can help take the sting, financially and otherwise, out of divorce. Learn what divorce mediation can do for you.
The 6 Stages of Emotion in Divorce
There is nothing fun in divorce. With all of the emotions to battle through, understanding the six most important can be helpful.
COVID Impacting Parents and Marriages
Marriages have stresses impacting them all the time. But this global pandemic has brought about a slew of new challenges to married couples.
Changing Relationships and Divorce During the Holidays
So, you’ve taken the plunge and started the divorce process. Or maybe you are bracing yourself for a divorce that has been initiated by your spouse already. Now, you have to negotiate the process of a parenting schedule for the biggest day of the year: Christmas Day.
Learn to Manage Co-parent Contract Expectations
Avoid disappointments over the holiday by revisiting your co-parent contract. Co-parents have an unwritten, unspoken expectation of each other, but as time passes, it may make sense to clarity expectations again. Here are some helpful tips on things you can do to clarify and update agreements.
Living Together After Making the Decision to Separate
Fairway divorce mediators are specialists who understand family dynamics. Most of all, they can help in the transition period after the decision to separate is made and make life a little easier for you.
The Connotation of Life After Divorce
Read a few things that you will learn to appreciate after your divorce. Life after Divorce can be positive but it’s all about how you approach it.
Positive Thoughts Have Positive Power
Do Not Underestimate the Power of Your Thoughts. Research has now concluded that what we think — is what we create. The “Spindrift Experiments” measured the power of positive prayer. In one experiment, they planted two groups of seeds, ensuring that all variables were the same and controlled.
Telling Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
For those who have carefully and thoughtfully considered their situation and come to the decision that it is time to get a divorce, the first challenge they face will be figuring out how they should approach the discussion with their spouse.