The Money Smart
Divorce Solution

Divorce in Scarborough Ontario

...Without Going to Court.

Financial Expert - Gail Vaz-Oxlade

The Money Smart
Divorce Solution

Divorce in Scarborough Ontario

...Without Going to Court.

Financial Expert - Gail Vaz-Oxlade

Step By Step Process

A clear 10-step process that walks you from start to finish. Mediation, legal wisdom, financial smarts, and your Separation Agreement all in one place.

Innovative Technology

End-to-end online services. The latest legal-tech advances! Maximize your schedule, minimize conflict, utilize more professionals and access smart resources!

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Generate a 6-page FREE Separation Analysis Report. Understand your personal situation better and start planning your next steps today.

We hear it all the time...

Family Mediation with a Financial Twist
“For most, divorce is less about legalities and more about finances, tax implications and making smart money decisions. This is why we created The Common Sense Divorce." – Gail Vaz-Oxlade
Make Smart
Money Decisions
I'm not sure what to do?
I've never managed the money...
How do I plan for MY future?
Bag Lady Syndrome
(syn) 'Street Guy Syndrome'
NOUN - The fear that one will become financially destitute after a divorce.
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Family Mediation with a Financial Twist
“For most, divorce is less about legalities and more about finances, tax implications and making smart money decisions."
– Gail Vaz-Oxlade
Make Smart
Money Decisions
I'm not sure what to do?
I've never managed the money...
How do I plan for MY future?
Bag Lady Syndrome
(syn) 'Street Guy Syndrome'
NOUN - The fear that one will become financially destitute after a divorce.
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Scarborough Family Law Solutions

Long before divorces, our roots reaches back to our core years in the financial industry. Seemed like every day we were hearing stories of separating families spending tens and tens of thousands of dollars to be led through legal divorce processes that left them emotionally broken, mentally defeated and financially destroyed. Surely there had to be a better divorce?

Our founders, along with financial TV personality Gail Vaz-Oxlade started asking how do we take a process that can be so fundamentally destructive and somehow make a better divorce?  We put our heads together and started investigating, researching and talking to other financial experts, lawyers, mediators, therapists and social workers. By 2009 The Common Sense Divorce was created.It’s not usually legalities that cause the drama. It’s almost always the money. We understand money! That’s why we’re really good at understanding splitting up.

We know a better divorce. We know how to empower people in the middle of life’s challenges. How to reach new goals and find fuller potential. We’re all about our clients.  We create solutions and we prepare our clients for new futures. 

Let’s not sugarcoat it! Divorce is difficult work and there are days when work can be really, really hard. But our team is special.

Our core values of wisdom, experience, quality, integrity, common sense, balance, care, empathy and yes, even kindness are lived by our team every day. Our values lie at the heart of our unique company culture.

What Do I Do Next?

CREATING A NEW FUTURE?
Choose the RIGHT solution!

Online Mediation for Family Law

Do you want to understand how Online Mediation can work for you?  Book a free JOINT TELEPHONE CONSULT for you and your Spouse.  We will gladly explain the entire process and its benefits.

Online Mediation for Family Law

CREATING A NEW FUTURE?
Choose the RIGHT solution!

Do you want to understand how Online Mediation can work for you?  Book a free JOINT TELEPHONE CONSULT for you and your Spouse.  We will gladly explain the entire process and its benefits.

Smart Financial Divorce Solutions in Scarborough

Gail Vaz-Oxlade Divorce and Finances

TV's Gail Vaz-Oxlade

Gail is Canada’s no-nonsense, money expert. For more than 25 years you've witnessed her straight-up money wisdom, both on Radio and Television, most notably as host of TVs "Til Debt Do Us Part."

5 Things $mart People Get Right

DURING THEIR DIVORCE

Divorce Scarborough Ontario

#1 They Keep It…
Out Of Court!!!

Everything within you screams, “I’ll see you in court!” Friends and relatives are wanting you to ‘lawyer up!’ Don’t let emotions drive you into an expensive and emotional Court process. Court means tens of thousands of dollars and years of emotional drama! <br>There are options!

Divorce Scarborough Ontario

#1 They Keep It…
Out Of Court!!!

Everything within you screams, “I’ll see you in court!” Friends and relatives are wanting you to ‘lawyer up!’ Don’t let emotions drive you into an expensive and emotional Court process. Court means tens of thousands of dollars and years of emotional drama! <br>There are options!

#2 They Spend the Money on A REAL
Separation Agreement

Yes you need a Separation Agreement… and yes you need a real one! Skimping on the actual agreement is probably the biggest mistake people make when separating. Preparing, a real, legal, binding and enforceable Separation Agreement is how you properly prepare for your future. This is likely to be the most important document you will ever sign. Do it right. Create it properly from the beginning!

Smart Divorce and Financial Solutions
Smart Divorce and Financial Solutions
#2 They Spend the Money on A REAL
Separation Agreement

Yes you need a Separation Agreement… and yes you need a real one! Skimping on the actual agreement is probably the biggest mistake people make when separating. Preparing, a real, legal, binding and enforceable Separation Agreement is how you properly prepare for your future. This is likely to be the most important document you will ever sign. Do it right. Create it properly from the beginning!

The Importance of Money

#3 They Understand…
The Importance of Money

You’re on your own now. Understanding your money, knowing how it works and the tax & investment implications involved is vital to your financial future. Divorce is typically less about the legalities and more about the money! Choose the process that helps you make smart, savvy financial decisions.

The Importance of Money
#3 They Understand…
The Importance of Money

You’re on your own now. Understanding your money, knowing how it works and the tax & investment implications involved is vital to your financial future. Divorce is typically less about the legalities and more about the money! Choose the process that helps you make smart, savvy financial decisions.

#4 They Use Lawyers
…Only As Needed!

Lawyers are an invaluable professional tool, but also the most expensive. Understand how our collaborative team of divorce professionals; Mediators, Financial Specialists, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, Coaches and Counselors can work together with a lawyer to save you money and make your separation easier. Do it right but stay within a budget!

Use lawyers only as needed
Use lawyers only as needed
#4 They Use Lawyers
…Only As Needed!

Lawyers are an invaluable professional tool, but also the most expensive. Understand how our collaborative team of divorce professionals; Mediators, Financial Specialists, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, Coaches and Counselors can work together with a lawyer to save you money and make your separation easier. Do it right but stay within a budget!

Make a plan so things don't go crazy.

#5 They Make a Plan…
So Things Don’t Go Crazy!!!

Emotional Drama = Money! Separating without a plan is a recipe for pain; hurting you, your kids, your pocketbook and your future.  Divorce is tough, but a good plan, a wise team and a smart legal process will make separation a whole lot easier!

Make a plan so things don't go crazy.
#5 They Make a Plan…
So Things Don’t Go Crazy!!!

Emotional Drama = Money! Separating without a plan is a recipe for pain; hurting you, your kids, your pocketbook and your future.  Divorce is tough, but a good plan, a wise team and a smart legal process will make separation a whole lot easier!

Gail Vaz-Oxlade Divorce and money

For most people divorce is less about legalities and more about finances, tax implications and making smart money decisions. This is why we started The Common Sense Divorce.” Gail Vaz-Oxlade

The Common Sense Advantage

Resources
and Tools

ODIN is a Suite of free tools to help you better understand Separation and Divorce in Ontario.

Full Spectrum
of Expertise

Mediation, Collaborative Legal Services, Financial/Tax Planning, Children’s Counselling.

Choices &
Options

More choices, more legal options and more solutions for you, your partner and for your family.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade

Money Smart
Financial Wisdom

Family Mediated Separation Agreements
Creating smart financial solutions
Without going to court

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