Achieve a fair divorce with our divorce mediators & resolution experts

At Fairway Waterloo Wellington we know how hard divorce conflict can be. We developed our Independently Negotiated Resolution™ (INR) mediation method to get you through it, one manageable step at a time. We’ll help you understand the issues, make informed decisions, reach an agreement, and move into the future. Our approach focuses on creating a fair separation agreement while avoiding the need for court intervention.

Get back to thriving again

Going through a divorce can be exhausting, stressful, and all-consuming. Your Fairway Divorce mediator will help you get you through the process in months, not years, so you can move forward into your future, sooner.

Reduce time, reduce stress, reduce cost

The Fairway INR method is a proven, process-driven approach that navigates you through the divorce process efficiently, and cost-effectively without the need for prolonged court battles. Whether you have a complex or a simple divorce, and whether you have a contested or an uncontested divorce,  with our divorce mediation process, you will conclude your separation and divorce faster and at a lower cost. 

Keep moving ahead

When a marriage ends it can be difficult to work together. But instead of stalling out when one person isn’t ready to talk about an issue, our process allows you to work privately and independently  with your mediator through many steps of the process, in the order that works best.

Use the right professionals at the right time

Depending on the complexity of your situation, you may need a variety of extra professional services. We coordinate with our extended team of independent financial and other experts as needed, ensuring you won’t incur unnecessary costs. If you prefer, you can engage your own experts, including divorce lawyers, to work alongside us.

Services offered at Fairway Waterloo

At Fairway Kitchener/Waterloo, our mission is to guide you to the next phase of your life quickly and without draining your finances. Our accredited mediators are experts in divorce,  and family negotiations, as well as conflict resolution. We understand the unique needs and economics of the Waterloo Wellington community.

All of Fairway’s final separation agreements are based on family law, including the Federal Child Support Guidelines, the Family Law Act, the Pension Benefits Act, and the Divorce Act, ensuring they are comprehensive and legally sound. Our unique INR mediation method ensures that you leave with everything needed to close this chapter and begin your next chapter. We work with you every step of the way, ensuring your priorities remain at the center of the process and that your final separation agreement reflects everyone’s needs.

You’ll never have to wonder if you’ve missed a step or what’s needed from you because we’re with you every step of the way. You’ll work with a dedicated mediator who will guide you through each step of our INR 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 when needed to provide both of you the opportunity to make fully informed decisions. Your final separation agreement will reflect everyone’s needs, preferences, vision for the future and based on the marital and divorce laws.

If additional expertise is required, we draw from our extended independent team of trusted professionals in real estate, finance, tax, pension and business valuation. If you choose to involve your own divorce lawyer, we will collaborate to ensure a smooth process.

The team at Kitchener/Waterloo

As specialists in conflict dispute resolution, the Fairway Kitchener/Waterloo Wellington team is equipped to manage a broad range of complexity to resolve issues amicably and efficiently. Our dedicated mediators are here to guide you towards the future you envision, working alongside any additional professionals or legal services you choose to engage.

Our experts are here to guide you, whether you're dealing with complex financial arrangements, high-conflict divorces, or We pride ourselves on being a part of the Waterloo Region community, understanding its unique landscape and legal environment.

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This business is owned and operated independently by 2236331 Ontario Inc., who is an authorized licensed user of the trademark Fairway Divorce Solutions®, which trademark is owned by Fairway Divorce Solutions Ltd.

Areas of Specialization

  • Divorce Mediation
  • Same-sex relationships
  • Grey divorce
  • Complex financial arrangements
  • High net-worth divorce
  • Divorcing with children

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The team at Waterloo Wellington

As specialists in conflict dispute resolution and policy for divorce, family and business mediation, the Fairway Waterloo Wellington team is equipped to manage a broad range of complexity to resolve amicably and efficiently. Along with their team of dedicated mediators and professionals, we’re here to guide you to the future you imagine.

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Colette Fortin
Acc. FM, CDFA®, B.Ed
Franchise Owner, Resolution Expert, Mediator
Sarah Whyte
Sarah Whyte
Acc.FM, MA
Franchise Partner, Resolution Expert, Mediator
Michael Kaufman
Michael Kaufman
Q.Med, M.S., ORSCC, PCC
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Deena Gangbar
Deena Gangbar
J.D.
Resolution Expert, Mediation Associate
Michael Cugliari
Michael Cugliari
Q.Med, B.A.
Brittany Doucet
Brittany Doucet
B.A., J.D.
Lawyer and Legal Expert
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A Strong National Brand Supporting Local Expertise

At Waterloo Wellington 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 Waterloo Wellington office by providing up-to-date changes to Ontario 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.

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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 more than 11 locations across Canada. Since 2006 Fairway’s dedicated mediators and resolution experts have coached over 6,500 families through divorce conflict.

Contact Us

Located in Waterloo, Ontario, Fairway Waterloo Wellington is dedicated to helping you through the separation and divorce journey. Our team of family lawyers, mediators, and divorce family lawyers are ready to assist you in moving forward. Whether you need help with a cohabitation agreement, a marriage contract, or navigating the Ontario court system, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Visit us at 25 Young Street East, Waterloo, Ontario, or contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our experts. Let us help you transition smoothly through this challenging time, ensuring that your future is built on a solid foundation.

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.

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I recently helped a friend navigate a divorce that was settled by Fairway Divorce Solutions and I have never been more impressed with a service. The staff are professional, compassionate, patient and understanding. Divorce is never easy. However, Fairway uses mediation to transform a process typically filled with animosity and conflict into a process of mutual respect and understanding, ensuring that separations are completed with the lowest cost (financially and emotionally) to the family. 

- Waterloo Client - April 2022

Karen’s books about divorce

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.
Divorce the Fairway book by Karen Stewart

Divorce the fair way

How to achieve a clean break. Karen draws on her own costly divorce and experiences after launching Fairway Divorce Solutions to provide a solid framework to help you navigate your divorce with dignity and move on with your life. Her proprietary process has helped thousands of families successfully resolve their divorces.

Divorcing? Book by Karen Stewart

Divorcing?

How to end your marriage without wrecking your life. In a compelling, true-to-life story based on her own experience, Karen Stewart reveals the terrible damage that results from the present divorce system. What you read here can transform your divorce into what it should be – the end of one chapter in your life, and the positive beginning of another.

Divorce For Women by Karen Stewart

Divorce for Women

A guide to creating a great life after divorce. Are you currently struggling through a divorce, keen to seek out ways to alleviate some of the pain and stress that you are experiencing as a woman of divorce? This guide to life after divorce for women will offer you a step-by-step, “how to” road map to divorce and finances, divorce and kids, and the tools to lay the foundation for a great life.

Divorce for Men by Karen Stewart

Divorce for Men

A guide to creating a great life after divorce. Divorce does not have to be the moment in life that defines you. Instead, let your actions after divorce define you. This book for men covers critical aspects such as managing relationships with your children, handling financial matters, and laying the groundwork for a fulfilling post-divorce life. Embrace this chance to build a brighter future.