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Having made the big decision to get divorced, the next most important step you need to take is choosing your divorce mediator.

Free Initial Consultation Session

Which Divorce Mediator is best for you?

It’s not necessarily the case that the best divorce mediator for you is the one who’s based closest to your home. Mediation can happen via video calls over the internet, so you can widen your search area when it comes to choosing your divorce mediator.

By far the most important factor to consider is how much experience a divorce mediator has. As with most things in life, the more experience, the better. And that’s exactly what Divorce the Smartway’s Divorce Mediator Ken Maynard and Mediation Coordinator Sarah Bates will offer you. Both have an impressive track record of expertly guiding separating couples through their divorce negotiations.

An experienced Divorce Mediator can make your divorce

  • Less expensive
  • Less time-consuming
  • Less stressful
  • Less impactful on any children you might have
  • More agreeable for both parties

The role Divorce Mediators play

  • Help shape the nature of your divorce to make it more amicable as well as financially and emotionally more satisfactory
  • Ensure your separation agreement covers everything and is both fair and equitable
  • Influence how long your divorce will take
  • Help ensure you don’t need to return to court in the future to sort out any issues that weren’t properly addressed first time around.

The process of separation was confusing and emotionally charged. We wanted to limit the adversarial nature of sorting out the untangling of lives. Divorce the Smartway provided us with a solution that was fair, reasonably priced and most importantly left our dignity intact. I would highly recommend considering mediation as a option to the courts and was very happy with the way Ken and Lisa helped us find our soft landing

Stephen Nichols

Separation and divorce are one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. And mine, even though we believed things were amicable, still had a level of tension and stress we didn’t expect. Divorce the Smartway helped to ensure my ex and I knew what we were entitled to and helped to make sure both of us were fair in what we were negotiating. People think they can do this on their own. And I was one of those people. Believe me, you cannot. Ken was professional and understood when emotions ran high. And made himself available for the many questions. Divorce the Smartway took a lot of the stress of paperwork and negotiating out of the way and helped me to focus on entering into a new phase of life

Nancy Pickard

Get started by booking a free Initial Consultation Session

Calls will take place online via screen sharing and will give us a chance to get to know each other better.

You and your spouse don’t need to be in the same location during the call, you can both dial-in from wherever you are. We recommend you choose a quiet place with a good internet connection and a time you’re able to speak without being interrupted.

If you don’t want people to overhear our conversation, we can activate a chat feature which will let you type your answers rather than speak them.

What will happen during the consultation?

Should you come across anyone who is facing marriage breakup, do them a huge favour by counselling them to pursue mediation as an alternative to the antagonistic legal route. Ken provides a service that really helps people see past the emotional.
Dr. Les Galicinski
There is no question that Ken understands the relevant issues in
a family law context.. Most important, he performs these tasks with kindness, compassion and respect for the dignity of both parties’ positions during what can be a period of significant emotional turmoil.
EA - Family Law Lawyer - Simcoe County
Ken I really appreciate the work you put into this and I wanted to say it’s been a pleasure to deal with you. God Bless and thank you.
LL - Woodbridge ON
Ken Maynard has worked hard for many years to become an expert in the divorce industry.

Ken and his team are top notch. He is very professional and very successful in negotiating divorce settlements. Litigation only results in everyone losing – a lot.

If you are thinking of divorcing or are working in the divorce industry, I highly recommend Ken. I have referred him to many clients with much success.

Maureen Tabuchi - Published Author at Empowering Women to Succeed
Thank you for helping my family and for all the guidance. It is very much appreciated.
Diana K - Vaughan ON
I suggest anyone planning to divorce talk to Ken Maynard before hiring a lawyer as it may save both parties allot of heartache, stress and unnecessary expense.

A mediated settlement is the best approach to settle these kinds of disputes. Maintaining the best interests of the children first and helping couples reach an acceptable resolution is what Ken works to achieve.

Don Beaulieu - Publisher
As a family specialist in mediation and collaborative law, I am impressed by Ken’s ability to guide clients through difficult and often emotional decisions as they move forward through life transitions.

Ken is creative in his approach to finding acceptable solutions for separating couples and their families.

He speaks candidly and competently. I highly recommend his services.

Deborah Alton
Ken provides a service that is very necessary in light of the current state of the Family Court System in this country. Mediating for the Families full benefit (emotional state, financial state et) and moving them through the process of divorce in a less painful manner.

Ken’s kind and compassionate manner is a blessing for the families that work with him. I would fully recommend Ken BEFORE you choose to enter the overtaxed and expense legal system

Paula Crane
Ken is more than a divorce financial expert and mediator, he is a passionate problem solver focused on what’s best for the family. I found Ken to be effective and efficient in what he does and would recommend him to anyone going through a separation
Dave Ragonga - Aurora
Thank you for all you did for me several years ago. You were efficient and helpful.
Carole Dubreuil
Soft Landing Mediation for Separation and Divorce

Ahead of the call, we’ll provide you with a website link and a password to enter. This will give you access to information on slides we’ll share with you during the meeting.

You can then let me know what’s happening, and ask me about anything that’s on your mind. I’ll do my very best to point you in the right direction. The key things we’ll cover during the call include:

  • An overview of the issues that need resolving
  • The one thing you most want to change about your situation first
  • How mediation sessions work
  • What services we’ll provide you with
  • How long it’s likely to take
  • How much your mediation will cost (take a look at our Working With Us page)

And I’ll round off the call by confirming that you’ve learned all you wanted to learn after speaking with me.

You can book your free Initial Consultation Session here.

Is this consultation right for me?

If you can answer yes to the following questions, then booking this free consultation is a good move:

  • Do both you and your spouse want to get divorced?
  • Are you both willing to use mediation as a way of coming to a separation agreement?
  • Are you both ready to start mediation?
  • Are you both prepared to set aside your differences and come to an agreement for the sake of your kids?
  • Are you committed to spending time working through the terms of your divorce?
  • Do you know the basics of what’s involved in divorce mediation?
  • Do you know about our company and the flat fee we charge for our mediation services?

It’s best NOT to book this free consultation if:

  • Your spouse doesn’t want a divorce
  • There’s still bitterness and resentment about the idea of getting divorced
  • You will have to pressurize your spouse into attending divorce mediation sessions
  • You are looking for legal advice—we’re not lawyers and can’t provide legal advice

In these circumstances, your best option will be to hire a lawyer.

Take a big step towards a more amicable and fair divorce that won’t tear your family apart and ruin your bank balance. Book your free Initial Consultation Session today.

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About the Author:
Ken Maynard
 
 kmaynard@dtsw.ca 
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I help intelligent, successful couples move through separation without getting pulled into the adversarial legal system. Together we craft a custom separation agreement that sets you up for a secure future and a smooth transition to the next chapter.

Many couples reach a complete agreement in about four meetings. Others need more time, and that's fine. The pace is set by your situation, not by a formula. Either way, you sidestep most of the conflict, confusion, and cost that come with going through the courts.

You can work with me by video conference or meet in person with a DTSW associate at any of our six Greater Toronto mediation centres in Aurora, Barrie, North York, Vaughan, Mississauga, and Scarborough.

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