At Fairway Edmonton Southwest 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 resolution experts & divorce mediators
Get back to living again
Going through a divorce can be exhausting, stressful, and all-consuming. Your mediator will help you get you through it in months, not years, so you can move forward into your future, sooner.
Reduce time, stress, and expense
The Fairway INR method is a proven, process-driven way that moves you both through the divorce process fairly, efficiently, and far more cost-effectively than expensive and stressful courtroom battles.
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 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 professional services. We’ll bring in one of 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 Edmonton Southwest
Fairway mediators are experts in divorce, business, family negotiation and conflict resolution, and we live where we serve. When navigating a conflict, we all want to find a solution as quickly as possible. Our commitment is to help make that vision a reality.
We understand the landscape of Edmonton and Alberta, including provincial mediation practices and the needs of our community. All of Fairway’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 mediation method helps you leave us with everything needed to close this chapter and move to your next adventure, and without draining your finances to get there.
A dedicated mediator guides you through each step of our INR method, keeping negotiations on a timeline and your priorities at the centre of the process. If needed, your mediator will meet with parties separately to provide everyone with the opportunity to make informed and independent decisions. When the process requires additional expertise, we’ll draw from our extended independent team of trusted professionals in real estate, finance, tax, business valuation, pension valuation, and the law.
Your final separation agreement will reflect everyone’s needs, preferences, vision for the future and based on the matrimonial and divorce laws. 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.
The team at Edmonton Southwest
The dedicated Fairway Edmonton Southwest team are specialists in family and divorce resolution and mediation. We’re equipped to manage a broad range of complexity to resolve conflicts and disputes efficiently and amicably. Our team of dedicated mediators and professionals is here when you’re ready to begin the life you imagine.
Edmonton Southwest
1253 91 St SW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6X 1E9
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(780) 784-6657
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Areas of Specialization
- Divorce Mediation
- Same-sex relationships
- Grey divorce
- High net-worth divorce
- High conflict divorce
- Divorcing with children
- Farm divorce
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 Edmonton Southwest
As specialists in family and divorce resolution and mediation, the Fairway Edmonton Southwest team is prepared to manage a range of complexity to resolve conflicts and disputes efficiently and amicably. Our team of dedicated mediators and professionals is here when you’re ready to begin the life you imagine.
Corey Anderson
RFM, CDFA®
Corey Anderson, a pivotal figure at Fairway Divorce Solutions since 2009, has transformed the landscape of family conflict resolution. With a distinguished track record of mediating over 500 cases, his expertise in the Independently Negotiated Resolution™ process offers families a structured path through separation and divorce.
Corey’s dual insight into financial intricacies and family dynamics enables him to forecast the long-term implications of financial decisions. His leadership extends to coordinating a multidisciplinary team, ensuring clients have comprehensive support for informed decision-making.
Corey’s approach not only facilitates well-informed choices but significantly alleviates stress, empowering families to confidently step into their futures. His work underscores a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of addressing the right questions, enabling individuals to navigate life’s transitions with clarity and purpose.
Practice Areas
Specialization
- Matrimonial Property Division including pension and businesses
- Developing comprehensive parenting plans
- Spousal Support
- Section 7, extraordinary child-related expenses
Neal Oberg
M.Ag.
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Resolution Expert, Mediator
Neal Oberg brings over 40 years of unparalleled expertise in mediation and arbitration to his role at Fairway. Certified and seasoned, Neal has also served as a mediator for Alberta Justice, specializing in civil claims mediation within the Provincial Court Civil Mediation Program. His academic background is fortified with a Master of Agriculture from the University of Alberta, enhancing his proficiency in agricultural mediation through significant roles with the Northlands Agricultural Society and the Alberta Science and Research Authority. Neal’s diverse experience across business, real estate, and agriculture equips him with the unique ability to navigate clients through the intricacies of mediation. His commitment to excellence ensures that each individual embarks on a clear path forward, underpinned by Neal’s expert guidance and deep understanding of the mediation process.
Brittany Doucet
B.A., J.D.
Lawyer and Legal Expert
Lawyer and Legal Expert
Fairway's in-house lawyer, Brittany, uses her experience in family law to act as an advisor and supporter of the Fairway team. She makes sure that our Resolution Experts have an up-to-date understanding of family law and advises on specific client issues to ensure that Fairway clients receive the best possible service.
Practice Areas
Specialization
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Seminar Presentations
A Strong National Brand Supporting Local Expertise
At Edmonton Southwest 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 Edmonton Southwest 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 more than 11 locations across Canada. Since 2006 Fairway’s dedicated mediators and resolution experts have coached over 7,500 families through divorce conflict.
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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