Fairway Divorce Solutions - Calgary Centre

My ex and I went through the Fairway process and were very pleased with the outcome. We reached a settlement that allowed us both to walk away feeling we had done right by each other and that we could get on with the next chapter of our lives. We remain good friends after the process and much of that is due to the way things were handled by the mediators at Fairway and removing the stress and confrontational nature of having lawyers.

Whether a mediated process will work for you is very circumstantial and highly dependent on the attitudes each party brings into the sessions. In deciding which route to go I would suggest you consider:

1. A mediated solution allows for creativity in coming up with a solution that works for everyone. A solution written by lawyers allows for very little of this and you will be simply "going by the book". In mediation you can write things up any way that works for you and that you both agree to.

2. A mediated solution costs CONSIDERABLY less than using lawyers

3. A mediated solution will likely take a lot less time than using lawyers. We were done in 6 months but could realistically have taken less time than that.

4. A mediated solution enhances your changes of remaining civil after the agreement is signed, especially important if children are involved.

Remember that mediation will very much depend on the attitudes you bring in. If you are out to hose your ex for every penny and won't be happy with anything less than annihilating them.this is not going to work for you. Both parties need to be reasonable and to keep in mind that the alternatives (litigation, courts and all that comes with) is something to avoid if you can.

If you do go this way, Fairway have a solid process and experienced mediators to guide you. We had significant assets to divide and complex support obligations to work through. We found our mediator to be knowledgeable and patient in helping us understand what options we had to address this and steer us towards an amicable solution. I am grateful to Fairway and the whole team for making a difficult time in my life a little bit easier and getting us both to a place where we can move forward.

Fairway was recommended to us by our corporate lawyer as my husband and I were parting ways - amicably. We have two businesses, a special needs child and property. The process was seamless, short, professional, and conducted with the utmost kindness, care and respect. Our mediator, Cameron, is truly in a class of his own. Thank you for helping us move on to the next chapter in our lives. We are truly so grateful and appreciative of the work you do. Thank you.

My husband and I were lucky to be amicable during this process. Jerusha and the team at Fairway Divorce Solutions made the process easy so we could stay on good terms. We did nearly every step together and they had everything done in 6 weeks. We even had a few laughs along the way. This is a much better option than hiring individual lawyers that drain your pockets and create wars between you. Thank you again Fairway!

My husband and I went with Fairway Divorce Solutions to help us with our separation. Christie was very helpful and kind in this tough situation. We were amicable, so Christie was able to help us get everything done very quickly. Would definitely recommend this company. Thank you.

Well I'm impressed. We contacted Fairway about finishing up a separation agreement that we had gotten almost to the finish line with another mediator in the city. Fairway got back quickly and was happy to book us an appointment in only a day or two. They have numerous locations but the downtown office we went to was comfortable to park at. Cameron Don talked with us and answered every question we had, plus he had asked their lawyer to review our draft agreement. We have no doubt that he was primarily concerned with us getting the best outcome, to the point that he continued our meeting after it was clear it would be best for us to finish with the previous mediator. That being said, we have a lot of confidence in Fairway's financial expertise. If you're concerned with getting the numbers right, strongly consider Fairway first. Thanks.

Generally, I would not recommend Fairway.
The price is fixed, we paid a few thousand each to draft our separation agreement. No children, no alimony, just split accounts and a house (sold the house before the separation agreement was drafted).
Was pretty steep cost for what we got and what needed to be done. There are certainly cheaper options.
Our mediator, Cameron, didn't seem to do much mediation (albiet my ex wasn't always reasonable) and was very transactional. For a difficult emotional and financial process like divorce, I would not recommend someone who treats it so coldly.
There were often delays from Fairway as well for the process. I understand Cameron was busy, and he did what he could, but I was the one who often had to follow up to schduele the next appointment.
The whole process felt more painful than it could have been.
I hope anyone reading this doesn't have to go through it, but I think if mediation is a choice for drafting the separation agreement, I'd recommend exploring other options.

I DO NOT recommend this company. If you are separating/divorcing from a financially, emotionally, psychologically abusive partner then this is not the way to go. Go DIRECTLY TO A LAWYER, better yet RUN to a lawyer. Shame on this company for not recognizing this and taking me on as client thus taking my money. I was upfront about my concerns and situation at the very beginning.

There was absolutely no mediation, my ex ran the show. I was giving up more and more just to get out of the abusive relationship and Fairway was aware of this however, did not cease and desist our services. At one point they did refer me to a lawyer b/c my ex's abuse was increasing and threats were made.

Unfortunately i went back to them trying to salvage money already spent and get some form of an agreement. BIG MISTAKE. The financial is having to be re-done. My lawyer had advised me that I lowballed everything and I have rights to more. I am not a greedy person and did not go to the extreme but went to the middle. WHICH IS FAIR and REASONABLE.

There was no bargaining, negotiation, or assisted mediation. I am now with a lawyer after spending $5000.00, what a waste. I would never recommend this company to ANYONE even if things are amicable with your ex.

It was an amazing quick uneventful separation thanks to Cameron @ Fairway Divorce.
All questions were answered in a timely manor and the information and fairness was amazing.
As your mediation counsellor represents both of you Cameron had the best and fairest interest for both of us!
Thanks Cameron you were amazing and a easy terrific man to work with!

Fairway provided an excellent support for an incredible difficult situation. I had great confidence in the mediation skills of Cameron Don. There was a consistent sense of fairness, compassion and understanding. The emotional benefits were enormous. Thank you Fairway!

Overall Fairway was the way to go for many reasons. Mainly how Fair and thorough they were at every step of the way for both parties. Our case lead Cameron has a very peace keeping/diplomatic and patient type of personality which is exactly was needed in these tense type of decisions. They also do not try and over charge with additional billing hours like Lawyers would do. I would recommend them in a heart beat.