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Fairway Divorce Solutions has spent more than 15 years specializing on the fair dissolutions of broken marriages, and rediscovering your potential for a new life. It's an unfortunate fact that divorce is a reality, but it doesn't mean the end. Our "Independently Negotiated Resolution" (INR) process allows you to achieve the life of your dreams without destroying your assets, damaging your reputation, or spending years in court. We are Canada's top alternative divorce resolution company, and we empower you as the architect. Transform your life from broken into beautiful.
Why Choose Fairway Divorce Solutions
What is a Separation Agreement?
A separation contract is a legally-binding document, signed by both parties. It contains the terms of divorce. This contract specifies the decisions made by each party and their rights in regard to spousal and child support as well as custody, access, residential care, property, assets, and liabilities. This document is usually more than twenty pages, considering the many decisions and legal words that must be included.
Why is a Separation Agreement necessary?
It is easy to get into a mess if you do not have a separation contract. This can include issues such as child custody and coparenting, holiday arrangements, visits, support payments, living arrangements.
Use ADR to initiate separation papers
Although the issues surrounding divorce are unchanged, the laws have.
In the past, when faced with divorce proceedings, it was best to hire the most experienced lawyer possible. This was because your chances of success in court depended heavily on the judge that you were assigned and the skill of your attorney. Two things changed that.
The first were the revised Provincial Property Acts of the '80s and 90s and the Child Support and Spousal Support Guideline in the ’90s. It is important to remember that you have a very narrow range of goals you can negotiate between. Your outcome will therefore be predictable whether you choose an alternative dispute resolution or fight it out in court.
You can take a stance and fight over specific issues. However, the cost of doing so is usually greater than what you gain. The best outcome for you would be to receive what you feel is fair and just in terms of your personal situation, while also being "just" under the law. Money and kids are the two most important things to consider when you are going through a divorce. Make sure you protect them both, and try to keep as much net worth as you can.
Alternative Dispute Resolution has become the industry standard
Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) is a method of resolving disputes which is becoming more and more popular. This often results in a better outcome. This methodology includes mediation and arbitration. Mediation involves a divorced couple negotiating their financial and parenting issues with a neutral third-party. The mediator facilitates communication and helps spouses to negotiate but doesn't make any decisions. The Arbitrator is similar to a Judge, but does not have the same title. The mediator will help facilitate decisions, based on his or her expertise. He or she may even provide some direction within the field they know.
Mediation in itself is non-binding, so any party can withdraw at any time. The goal of divorce mediation is for the parties to come to an agreement on their issues. These decisions are then written into a separation agreement that is signed by an attorney.
Fairway Divorce Solutions' services are part of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Definition and use a proprietary INR (Independently-Negotiated Resolution) model to help resolve all issues.
Even the most complex financial cases can be resolved through mediation
Many people believe that hiring an attorney is necessary if assets are complicated. If you own complex assets, then you'll need a team that is financially savvy, and at some stage, Independent Legal Advice. Legal advice can be prudent, but lawyers are better suited for negotiating the terms and outcome if they understand tax and financial implications. This team should consist of experts who have knowledge in financial matters. These include accountants, business valuation specialists, and lawyers. All these people can offer information about the law and its application to your situation or similar cases. It is important to be informed and educated in order to make the best decisions. Fighting, however, is not necessary.
Fairway Divorce Solutions provides the expertise that you require in a single location.
Separation agreements and what they should include
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The division of debts and assets agreed upon
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What are your co-parenting arrangements?
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Child Support Arrangements
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Spousal Support / Adult Interdependent Partner Support arrangements
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How you plan to resolve conflicts in the future
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Other details about your separation you think are important
Do I need an attorney or to go through a mediation process to get a Separation Agreement?
The answer is "no". Most couples will need help to resolve their differences, but you may already have reached an agreement without any outside support. If you are a couple without children or with simple assets, you may be able to file for divorce immediately and include the decisions you made in your application.
Fairway’s team of professionals can draft separation agreements and file divorces.
It can be wise to ask a third person to make sure you didn't miss any important details.
Fairway’s Fast Track service is available to you if, after reaching a consensus with your partner, you still feel you need a third person to make sure you didn't forget anything in regards to child custody, support for the spouse, and property division. Your agreement will last the test of the time, and you won't have to worry about missing anything that is important in protecting your future.