Why the traditional divorce route often fails families

Traditional divorce often leads to unnecessary stress, conflict, and skyrocketing legal bills. The average Canadian divorce costs over $51,000, and the emotional impact can be even more draining—especially on children.

Fairway Divorce Solutions offers a better path forward. Our mediation process is respectful, predictable, and cost-effective. With a 95% success rate, we guide Guelph couples toward amicable outcomes that preserve dignity and reduce legal expenses.

Getting a divorce through the traditional system takes an average of 3 years in Canada. If you need courtroom litigation, this can be much longer.

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Divorce support from trusted mediators

Our experienced mediators help resolve parenting, financial, and legal matters without litigation. We guide you through a structured process that reduces conflict and focuses on outcomes that support your future.

We understand the emotional and financial stakes of separation. That’s why we use a fixed-fee approach and a step-by-step method that delivers resolution in less than 120 days after financial disclosure.

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Supporting families across Guelph

Guelph is a community known for its strong values, heritage neighborhoods, and family-first mindset. From the trails of Riverside Park to the historic charm of Downtown Guelph, this city offers a meaningful place to build new beginnings.

Whether you're dealing with co-parenting decisions, the division of assets, or complex financial matters like business ownership or pensions, we are here to support you—virtually or in-person.

Flexible support across Wellington County

Our team serves clients throughout Guelph and the surrounding Wellington County. We offer virtual mediation sessions for your convenience, along with in-person meetings as needed.

Expert guidance in every area of divorce

Our mediators, financial experts, and parenting specialists work together to help you reach sound agreements. Whether you're navigating real estate, business interests, or co-parenting arrangements, we keep your goals at the center of the process.

 

Guiding Guelph families through fair separation

More and more families are choosing mediation to avoid the cost, conflict, and stress of the legal system. With Fairway Divorce Solutions, you get a process that protects your children, preserves your assets, and helps you move forward with confidence.

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Reduce cost

Avoid shocking legal bills
We have a fixed fee that doesn’t change, so you know exactly what you are paying to go through the process of your divorce and reach a fair conclusion. Unlike lawyers and most mediators, we don’t work on an hourly basis.

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Reduce time

Separate in months, not years
You will reach a resolution within 120 days after financial disclosure is in place. If you each hire your own lawyers within the traditional legal system, then you have no control over time, and the divorce will drag on for years.

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Reduce stress

Independently negotiate a resolution
You will both move through the decision-making process separately. With our Independently Negotiated Resolution™ process, we reduce stressful interactions and avoid the power struggles that often interfere with making good decisions.

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Protect the kids

Children should not be the victims
The Fairway Nurtured Children Plan™ ensures the best possible outcome for your children. We guide you through your divorce in a thoughtful, fair-minded way and make sure your children can thrive.

Independently Negotiated Resolution™

Our trademarked approach keeps things calm. We work with each person separately so you can make clear decisions without direct confrontation. It’s a proven way to reduce emotional strain and achieve agreements that last.

The Fairway Method™

We complete most divorces within 120 days of financial disclosure—without surprise fees or court delays. Our structured process walks you through each stage so you always know what comes next.

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Define the best outcome

The Clear Road to a New Life® 

After you have both committed to a negotiated divorce resolution you meet one-on-one with your divorce mediator. You get a clear understanding of where you are right now and what the best possible outcome for your divorce would be. A family lawyer from your area will educate you on the current legal situation and other important information.


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A fair financial agreement

Fairway Financial Pie™

We provide you with the tools to gather your financial information and clarify your financial situation. We facilitate the division of assets and agreement on spousal and child support. You protect the wealth you have created and build a foundation for your independent future.


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A comprehensive parenting plan

Fairway Nurtured Children Plan™ 

Your Divorce Resolution Mediator helps you reach a child-focused co-parenting plan. It’s a comprehensive road map that provides the agreements and guidelines for positive parenting. It ensures a bright future for your children and peaceful holidays and family events throughout the year.


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Execute your divorce resolution

Fairway Negotiated Resolution Plan™

A comprehensive divorce resolution plan captures all the details you and your former partner have agreed to. You get independent legal advice from your lawyer to execute your separation agreement. When it’s all done you can now focus on the future!


We support every part of your divorce

From dividing assets to creating a co-parenting plan, our team handles all aspects of divorce mediation under one roof. Whether your situation is straightforward or complex, Fairway provides clarity and peace of mind.

Vast experience in divorce mediation

We resolve more divorces in a year than a family lawyer in a lifetime.

With more than 25 Divorce Resolution Mediators in more than 11 locations, we have assisted 7,000 Canadian families in resolving a divorce and executing a separation agreement with a 95% success rate. With our divorce mediation process, we have helped protect more than 16,000 children from the needless harm of a divorce.

Solid Expertise in financial complexity

We have extensive experience with high-net-worth families.

Our Chartered Financial Divorce Specialists help you navigate complex financial arrangements. We provide a complete service with an extended network of financial specialists (including chartered accountants, financial planners and valuators). Our goal is to preserve your financial assets as much as possible.

Amicable divorce separation agreement in 120 days for a fixed fee

We find solutions that work for both parties without litigation

Going through a divorce is hard enough without litigation. We find amicable solutions rather than using adversarial tactics. For fair-minded couples with assets and children to protect, our flat fee, 120 days to resolution is the only guaranteed and proven process in Canada to achieve an amicable divorce.

Mediation from start to finish

Get access to the divorce resolution services and experts you need

Achieving an amicable agreement and finalizing your divorce requires multiple professionals. Our trained mediators and negotiators specialize in parenting and finance and ensure you get all the advice you need. At Fairway Divorce Solutions, we mediate, negotiate, and navigate your divorce from start to finish.

What we offer Guelph families

Our divorce mediation services include parenting plans, financial division, support recalculations, legal document preparation, and post-divorce coaching. We support every stage of your transition.

Certifications & Memberships

There is traditional mediation and traditional family law but at Fairway, we take family mediation and resolution accreditation to the next level. 

Fairway Divorce Solutions INR Certificate of Completion
Fairway Divorce Solutions INR Certified Professional
Fairway Divorce Solutions INR Certified INR Trainer
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Canadian Academy Of Distinguished Neutrals logo
Certified Professional Coach logo
Chartered Investment Manager
Family Mediation Canada logo
Ontario Association for Family Mediation logo
Registered Family Mediator - Alberta Family Mediation Society logo
Personal Financial Planner logo
Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario logo
ADR Institute of Canada logo
Certified Financial Planner logo
Chartered Accountants of Canada logo
Transformational Breath Certified Facilitator logo

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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Working with Colette Fortin as a mediator and coach made all the difference in this experience. She was fair, impartial, and kept the dialogue going in an optimistic and progressive way. Had I known how painless and structured the process was, I would not have hesitated. I would highly recommend Fairway and specifically Colette for their expertise in mediation. Thank you Colette!

- Waterloo Client April 2021