At Fairway Divorce Solutions Airdrie we know how hard it can be to resolve conflicts in the legal process of a divorce. The Fairway Method uses the Independently Negotiated Resolution™ (INR) process to get you through your divorce one manageable step at a time. We’ll help you understand the issues, make informed decisions, reach an agreement, and move into the future.
Expert support through divorce: Why choose Fairway Divorce Solutions
Get back to living again
Going through a ‘traditional’ divorce process can be stressful, exhausting, and all-consuming. Your Divorce Resolution Mediator will get you through it in months, not years, so you can move forward into your future, sooner.
Reduce time, reduce stress, reduce cost
Fairway’s INR Process is a proven, step-by-step driven approach that moves you both through the divorce process fairly, efficiently, and without the high costs of stressful court proceedings.
Keep moving ahead
When a marriage ends it can be difficult to work together. Just because one person isn’t ready to talk about an issue it doesn’t mean you can’t move forward. Our process allows you to work privately through the process, guided by your resolution expert in the order that works best for you.
Use the right professionals at the right time
Depending on the complexity of your situation, you may need a host of different professional services. At Fairway Divorce you have access to our extended independent team of legal, financial, and other experts at just the right time, so you won’t run up unnecessary costs.
Services offered at Fairway Airdrie
At Fairway Divorce Solutions, our resolution experts/mediators are trained in divorce, business and family negotiation, conflict, and dispute resolution. At Fairway Airdrie our commitment is to get you to the next phase of your life as quickly as possible.
All of Fairway Divorce’s final separation agreements and plans are based on the family laws of your jurisdiction, including the Federal Child Support Guidelines, Family Law Act, Adult Interdependent Relationships Act, Matrimonial Property Act/Family Property Act, Dower Act, and the Divorce Act. Our unique INR Process is designed to help you close this chapter of your life and begin your next adventure.
You’ll work with a dedicated resolution expert who will guide you through each step of The Fairway Method, keeping negotiations on a timeline and your priorities at the centre of the process. Your mediator will meet with you and your partner or spouse separately to provide both of you the opportunity to make decisions fully informed and in your own way. Your final separation agreement will reflect everyone’s needs, preferences, vision for the future, and be based on the matrimonial and divorce laws.
We know and love the communities we serve
With a belief that rural communities deserve access to the type of top-notch services often reserved for city dwellers, Fairway Divorce Airdrie focuses on servicing the communities in and around north and west Calgary. Our clients reside in Airdrie, Olds, Cochrane, Canmore, Banff and more, all unique thriving Alberta communities with steadily increasing populations. But one thing they all have in common is that they count as some of the most beautiful places in Canada to live, work or play. Originating as smaller rural centres, they have all undergone a transition from more humble beginnings to the current eclectic mix of energetic, diverse and well-educated populations of today. Known for western heritages and vigorous outdoor adventure lifestyles, these towns and cities are where Albertans want to be, whether to raise their families or to retire and enjoy the nature and amenities these communities have to offer. Currently operating from their location in the beautiful Coopers Town Promenade in Airdrie, Alberta, the Fairway Airdrie team also offers virtual mediation from the comfort of your home for those further flung locales and has plans to expand their retail footprint in future.
What makes our team unique?
Leveraging financial expertise, compassion, and personal understanding, the Fairway team of Airdrie divorce lawyers and mediators stands out in its ability to swiftly and accurately evaluate intricate financial information to assist individuals in smoothly transitioning through significant life changes like divorce or separation. Their commitment to providing legal aid ensures that clients have access to essential support during these challenging times.
Their expertise extends beyond urban settings to cater to the needs of rural families across Central and West Alberta. Hailing from farming backgrounds and small-town origins, the team possesses a deep comprehension of the nuanced family relationships that often accompany rural property division and estate planning. This understanding is crucial in navigating the complexities of divorce law and real estate law.
Fairway’s holistic approach not only addresses the legal aspects but also considers the emotional and personal complexities that can arise during such transitions. This ensures clients receive comprehensive support including but not limited to the opportunity to obtain legal advice tailored to their individual circumstances, empowering them to move forward with confidence.
Combining finance expertise with empathy and life experience, the Airdrie team can accurately and quickly assess financial details to then help you gracefully navigate a major life transition such as divorce or separation. Our team is uniquely positioned to support not only our urban clientele but also rural families through Central and West Alberta. With farm roots and small-town backgrounds, we understand the complex family dynamics that can arise around rural property division and planning and can help you navigate the financial and real complexities involved in farm divorce situations.
Airdrie
Coopers Town Promenade
401 Coopers Blvd SW Suite 1102
Airdrie, Alberta
T4B 4J3
401 Coopers Blvd SW Suite 1102
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(403) 355-9955
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Areas of Specialization
- Divorce Mediation
- Divorcing with children
- Grey divorce
- Complex financial arrangements
- High net-worth divorce
- Farm divorce
- Prenuptial and cohabitation
- Family Mediation
- Elder care
Divorce Services
Asset Division
How Canadian law divides family property when a marriage ends: how property division works, how it varies by province, excluded property, pensions, business interests, and the unique rules that apply to the family home.
Child Support
How child support is calculated in Canada using the Federal Child Support Guidelines, what income is included, how special and extraordinary expenses are handled, when support can be changed, and how it is enforced if a parent doesn't pay.
Children & Parenting
How divorce and separation affect children under Canadian law: parenting arrangements, decision-making responsibility, parenting time, relocation rules, and what courts consider when determining the best interests of the child.
Common Law Separation
Common law couples separating in Canada face different rules than married spouses,and those rules vary by province. This guide covers property rights, spousal support eligibility, parenting arrangements, and why a written agreement is critical for unmarried partners.
Conflict & Emotions
The emotional stages of divorce, the difference between normal distress and symptoms requiring professional support, what defines a high-conflict divorce and its impact on children, and what research says actually helps. It includes practical coping strategies and how to find affordable support.
Divorce Cost and Time
Realistic cost ranges and timelines for every type of divorce in Canada, from DIY and online services through mediation, collaborative divorce, and litigation. Covers what drives costs up, what you can actually control, legal aid options, and how to build a realistic divorce budget.
Divorce Mediation
An objective guide to the family mediation process: what a mediator does and does not do, how the process typically works, the difference between interest-based and directive mediation, costs, timelines, provincial differences, and how to choose a qualified mediator in Canada.
Divorce Process
A step-by-step guide to Canadian divorce law in practice, from the different ways to prove a breakdown in marriage through filing, serving divorce papers, and receiving your divorce order. Covers uncontested and contested divorce proceedings, timelines by province, and what happens if your spouse won't cooperate.
Divorce Support
A practical guide to every type of support available to Canadians going through separation: therapy, legal advice, financial guidance, peer groups, and parenting support. Covers what each costs, who each is for, and how to access help in your province.
Housing Concers
Who gets to stay in the house, the four most common options for the family home (buyout, sale, delayed sale, nesting), and post-divorce housing realities for Canadian families. Covers the matrimonial home rules in and how they vary across provinces.
Legal Representation
When you need a lawyer, when you don't, and what your options are in between: unbundled legal services, duty counsel, Legal Aid eligibility, online legal information resources, and how to get independent legal advice without paying for full representation.
Power Imbalance
Recognizing emotional abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, and intimidation during separation, and understanding how Canadian law now treats these dynamics under the Divorce Act. Covers safety planning, and when mediation is and is not appropriate.
Prenuptual, Postnuptual and Cohabitation Agreements
What domestic contracts can and cannot do in Canada, how courts assess their enforceability, what full financial disclosure and independent legal advice are required, and how the rules differ across the provinces. Includes cohabitation rights for common law couples.
Spousal Support
Who qualifies for spousal support in Canada, how amounts and duration are determined under the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, the difference between compensatory and non-compensatory support, and when and how support can be varied or terminated.
Separation Agreement
What a separation agreement is, what it must cover to be enforceable, how it differs from a divorce order, and the risks of DIY agreements. A well-drafted separation agreement reviewed by a family lawyer resolves all issues and supports a clean, uncontested divorce filing.
The team at Airdrie
Cameron Don
CDFA
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Cameron holds extensive knowledge in the divorce field as one of Fairway’s INR Certified Trainers. Cameron's driving force is that he believes the INR process is the best way to protect the children. His passion for helping families stems from having personally experienced the devastating effects and damages the traditional system has on families financially and the ability to co-parent.
In addition, his business and financial background makes him invaluable when guiding clients through separating their assets. Combined with his compassion, clients gain insight into their financial future to achieve a mutually beneficial resolution, enabling them to move forward confidently.
Practice Areas
Divorce Mediation
- Complex financial arrangements
- High net-worth divorce
- Grey divorce
- Divorcing with children
- Real estate disputes
- Same-sex relationships
Brittany Doucet
B.A., J.D.
Lawyer and Legal Expert
Lawyer and Legal Expert
As Fairway's in-house lawyer, Brittany provides support to our Resolution Experts by consulting on individual client matters as well as providing updates on local and national law. She ensures that our offices are equipped with a thorough understanding of current family law.
Practice Areas
Specialization
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Seminar Presentations
Caroline Cranston
CFP, CFDS, Q.Med
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Caroline brings nearly 30 years of financial experience to her mediation practice. She is a successful financial planner, divorce financial analyst, speaker, and entrepreneur passionate about mediation as a better path through the separation and divorce process.
Caroline has personal experience with separation and divorce that informs her strong belief in the Fairway mediation method's ability to empower everyone involved to make informed decisions. Her central focus is to help couples find a timely and equally beneficial resolution.
Darien Roy
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Darien Roy
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Darien Roy is passionate about helping people transition smoothly through separation and divorce. Darien’s naturally calm demeanour, coupled with her extensive experience with alternative conflict resolution, makes her an asset to her clients. The autonomy of everyone involved is critical, and Darien works to ensure everyone has the knowledge and guidance needed to make informed decisions.
Darien is a strong believer in the efficiency of the Fairway Method; Darien notes that its inherent ability to streamline the mediation process while avoiding confusion or delay is vital to a more positive experience.
Practice Areas
Divorce Mediation
- Divorcing with children
- Grey divorce
- Prenuptial and cohabitation
Carima Navikenas
Client Manager
Carima Navikenas
Client Manager
As the Client Success Manager, Carima functions as a bridge between the client and the greater Fairway team. She is compassionate, caring and interested in always providing her best for clients. An organized individual with high level of patience, confidence, and analytical and conflict resolution skills, she provides support to our Resolution Experts on matters affecting individual client case files. In addition, her positive energy and high degree of empathy ensures our clients feel supported throughout.
Lola Shanks
Ally Coach
Lola Shanks
Ally Coach
Lola serves as a trusted advocate for Fairway clients. There is no client issue too small for Lola to address with speed and grace. Her proactive coaching ensures our Ally clients move through the Fairway process feeling supported throughout..
A Strong National Brand Supporting Local Expertise
At Airdrie you receive the benefit of a private confidential mediation boutique supported by a national team. Fairway’s national team of legal, financial, and business professionals assist the Airdrie office by providing up-to-date changes to Alberta and Canadian divorce laws, client education, financial divorce expertise, collective peer review on client cases, and the drafting and critiquing of separation agreements by Fairway’s legal department. The result is an expertly crafted agreement that avoids unnecessary delays when you take the final step in your divorce process and engage independent legal advice. Locally and nationally, the Fairway team is here to help you move forward into your new life.
With Fairway you are backed with a team of top professionals from coast to coast
Fairway Solutions and our step-by-step INR mediation method was founded by Karen Stewart to help Canadian families transition through separation and divorce efficiently, without draining their assets. We’re experts in divorce, family, business and conflict resolution and mediation, with franchise locations across Canada. Since 2006 Fairway’s dedicated mediators and resolution experts have coached over 7,500 families through divorce conflict.
Client testimonials
Success comes in many forms. For us, it is hearing back from our clients and reading how we have changed their lives for the better. These stories are the reason we do what we do.
Everything was done very smoothly and on schedule! The team us very professional and the process us bullet proof. I would strongly recommend it to anyone considering mediation especially if you want to skip all the headache and focus on your kids and yourself. They really do take care of everything.
Olga V (Kelowna)
After her own costly divorce, Karen's vision led to the creation of Fairway Divorce Solutions, the writing of these books, and a passion for advocating a change in the way divorce happens.
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