You and your spouse meet with a neutral mediator who helps you work through the decisions that come with separating, from parenting time to property to support. The mediator doesn't take sides or make the decisions for you; they guide a structured process so you can reach your own agreement.

Yes. Mediation works because both people are willing to sit down and work through the issues together. If one spouse isn't ready or willing, that's worth talking through before you begin.

Yes, mediation can help you reach an agreement about what happens to the matrimonial home. There are generally two options we work through:

Mediation allows both parties to discuss these options and reach a mutually acceptable resolution.

1. Sell the home on the open market and divide the net proceeds as agreed.

2. One partner buys out the other, determining the home's value and equity and agreeing on an appropriate buyout.

At Divorce is Simple, you don’t have to navigate your separation alone. Our packages include access to experienced family lawyers who provide independent legal advice throughout the process.

Every client who comes through Divorce is Simple has the opportunity to understand their rights, obligations, and the agreements they are entering into—giving you confidence, clarity and peace of mind before you finalize your separation.

Full financial disclosure is an important part of the separation process. Both parties need to provide accurate and complete information about their financial circumstances so that informed and fair decisions can be made.

This may include income, bank accounts, investments, pensions, real estate, vehicles, businesses, debts, mortgages, and other significant assets or liabilities.

At Divorce is Simple, we help you understand what information is required and ensure the financial issues are properly addressed as part of your separation agreement.

Every separation is different. The length of the process depends on the number and complexity of issues that need to be resolved, including finances, property and parenting arrangements.

Our goal is to keep the process focused, efficient and constructive, helping you reach practical agreements without unnecessary delays or the cost and stress of a lengthy court process.

Once an agreement is reached, our team can help you take the next steps toward finalizing your separation.

If you have children, mediation provides a safe and constructive way to make decisions about their future together. We help you work through important issues such as parenting schedules, decision-making, holidays, travel, communication and child support.

Our focus is on creating practical arrangements that put your children’s best interests first, while giving both parents a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities.

The goal is to help you move forward as separated parents while keeping your children at the centre of the process.

Mediation can begin once both parties have fully completed their financial disclosure. Complete and accurate financial information is essential for successful mediation and ensures that both parties can make informed decisions.

Once disclosure is complete, we can address important financial issues, including child support, spousal support, division of assets and equalization payments.

Having the financial information upfront makes the mediation process more efficient, transparent and fair, allowing you to work toward a comprehensive agreement with confidence.

Your first consultation is an opportunity to understand your situation, ask questions and learn how Divorce is Simple can help.

We will discuss your circumstances, explain how our mediation process works, identify the issues needing resolution, and outline the next steps—including the financial disclosure required before mediation can begin.

There is no pressure to make decisions on the spot. Our goal is to give you clarity, answer your questions and help you feel confident about moving forward.