Divorce Blog
What to Know: Federal Child Support Guidelines
Learn about the Federal Child Support Guidelines from the perspective of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.
Fairway Divorce Waterloo, Ontario Wins Business of the Year Award
Find why Fairway has won the Waterloo Business of the Year Award for its work as a divorce alternative!
Why Separations Happen Early in the New Year
Ms. Fortin’s radio interview sheds light on why couples want to put emotions aside and wait until after the holiday season to separate or file for divorce.
You Can’t Cut 7 in Half Without Fracturing our Children’s Lives
Co-Parenting can be challenging but the children’s schedules need to be about them and not about cutting 50-50. There are 7 days in the week and so sometimes fair is not exactly equal.
Thriving through the Holidays: A Guide for Divorcing Couples
Holidays can be stressful, here is a quick guide for divorced couples on how to get through the holidays with or without the kids.
Changing Relationships and The Holidays
Divorce is stressful. Add the complications of parenting and family relationships over the holidays and it can be chaos. Read some common sense and practical steps for making the Christmas and other celebrated holidays less stressful and more enjoyable for children and parents.
Timeout: The Importance of Stepping Away
Discover the benefits of choosing to give yourself a timeout so that you can communicate what you mean instead of things you might regret to your spouse, ex-spouse, or partner.
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.
Fairway Divorce Solutions Ranks on Top Female Entrepreneurs List
PROFIT and Canadian Business today ranked Karen Stewart of Fairway Divorce Solutions No. 74 on the 18th annual W100 list of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs.
Making the Decision to Separate
The financial realities of a divorce or separation can be overwhelming. Mediation with a financial expert is a practical way to resolve the financial and parenting issues. Plus, learn some examples of boundaries that may be helpful to set when negotiating your decisions.
Relationship Agreements in Difficult Times
The stress of COVID-19 and economic downturns like that in Calgary can put extra stress on marriages but a relationship agreement might help you stick it out a bit longer before filing for Divorce.
Emotions During Mediation: 5 Ways to Control Yours
Going through a divorce can be an emotional experience. Here are 5 ways to keep your emotions in check during a divorce mediation session. Learn how to choose your battles using assertive language without getting caught up in the past.
Are Financial Disclosures Necessary During Divorce?
Learn about financial disclosure and whether it’s really necessary for divorce. In short: They are critical for a legal agreement, and we tell you how to find out if your partner is hiding financial information.
Understanding in Mediation: The Holy Grail in Family Law
Fairness is the Holy Grail in Mediation and understanding how to build the best resolution plan requires you to focus on a number of relevant questions. Learn what these questions should include.
Unknown Finances After Divorce
Finances after divorce can be daunting. Read about Adele, a 59-year-old woman who puts together a detailed budget but forgets all the hidden costs when going through a divorce.