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Karen Stewart
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Karen Stewart is a divorce expert and President and CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions, Ltd., a company that provides an innovative mediation model for divorcing with dignity and an alternative to the traditional divorce system. She has authored the book Clean Break, and has been featured in notable media outlets nationwide including Readers Digest, Profit Magazine, ABC Money Matters, USA Today, the Globe and Mail, CBC/Radio Canada and more. Connect with Karen at 1-866-755-(FAIR) 3247, on Twitter, or email her at kstewart@fairwaydivorce.com.

Blog Entries by Karen Stewart

Proceed With Caution: Dating After Divorce

Posted September 22, 2011 | 21:00:32 (EST)

Venturing into the dating game after divorce can be exciting and treacherous all at the same time. Many jump back in without really taking the time to ensure that they do not repeat the same mistakes and end up attracting Mr. or Ms. wrong all over again. Knowing when you...

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Getting Divorced: What is the Smart First Step?

Posted August 19, 2011 | 13:31:59 (EST)

The other day a woman called for advice. She just found out three days before that her husband was leaving. She has been a stay-at-home-mom with three children under 17 and maintains a healthy lifestyle supported by her husband's good fortune in the market. She wanted to know her rights...

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Divorce and Your Financial Planning

Posted August 15, 2011 | 13:56:45 (EST)

"Fail to Plan. Plan to Fail."

Does this apply to our money and divorce as well? After 20 years as a financial advisor, watching the market implode and explode, does it make sense to add "Divorce Financial Planning" to our agenda"? When we do our personal financial planning we consider...

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Why are we so mad at Arnold?

Posted May 31, 2011 | 20:24:46 (EST)

Are we mad because he had a child with another women or because he hid the child or because he cheated on America's royal sweetheart? Or all of the above?

A bit confusing, really, since we know that infidelity happens all the time and is responsible for many marriage breakups....

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Mother's Day: A fine balance for Stepmoms and Biological Moms

Posted May 8, 2011 | 13:55:45 (EST)

Mother's Day -- A special day set aside to celebrate our mothers and grandmothers. On the surface this seems easy enough -- buy a card, some flowers and perhaps prepare dinner. It is also a fun day for the younger children to take a stab at preparing breakfast and serving...

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Remember the Movie "War of the Roses"?

Posted January 19, 2011 | 20:48:13 (EST)

Did it foreshadow what was to come?

War of the Roses
is a movie starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito. It is a black comedy about a seemingly wealthy couple whose marriage is unraveling. Material possessions become the center of a crazy and bitter divorce...

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Is our Culture Stuck in "Fast Food" Marriages that End in Divorce?

Posted December 29, 2010 | 19:51:48 (EST)

What is up with all the short-term marriages these days? Is it that we get so addicted to those feelings of lust that we have lost touch with the real meaning of love? Or is it that we need to totally redefine marriage as a short-term journey meant to end...

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In the Middle of a Divorce and Dreading This Holiday Season?

Posted December 15, 2010 | 21:49:57 (EST)

Your "thoughts" alone can determine whether you and your children have a good or bad Holiday Season

The Holidays are a time for joy and gratitude, but for those in the process of divorce, the season can be very daunting. The good news is that you can make the...

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