Reviews of The Common Sense Divorce (Attorney)

Fushia Featherstone

I have just signed my divorce papers with Common Sense Divorce in the last week, and I must say they were beyond expectations. My experience with them was well worth the price. The upfront fees will seem like a lot but when compared against what each stage would cost you to meet with a lawyer, you are getting excellent services. I loved how their entire team is filled with all the people you will need at each stage of the process. From mediators, to financial advisors, lawyers, etc. They communicate with each other so everyone knows what is happening. I never had a problem getting a hold of anyone, although I had a lot of patience with the process as some of it spanned "The Pandemic," and responses were delayed due to volume, or waiting for the other side to respond. Our mediator was amazing, she worked with me to make sure the experience benefited both sides mental well-being. My lawyer for the financial aspects was always willing to listen when I had questions regarding the numbers. They have a platform for uploading all your financial papers as part of the financial disclosure that was so ahead of the curve. I was able to do it all online, and when you consider the way the world has moved this was a huge plus. We were able to docusign without having to go into the office or even meet. And lastly, the owner himself came to me at my workplace to ensure the papers were signed when coming in to the office was not possible. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.

Rebecca Chan

I just signed my separation agreement today and I was happy I chose Common Sense Divorce for mediation. We bought the full package deal. Even in unusual COVID times, we were able to meet virtually with a mediator several times, a financial mediator once and then had lawyers look over the separation agreement and our parenting plan and advise us accordingly (also virtually). I was thankful for the mediator when things got heated. She was calm and professional and gave good advice to make things go smoothly. Everything was explained to me and all of my questions were answered from the initial phone call to the day we signed the agreement. Friends who went the lawyer/court route told me of the troubles and headaches they are having with their legal issues. They say I was smart to go the mediation route! Gail Vaz-Oxlade, the founder of Common Sense divorce, is the main reason I chose this company. I wanted to be smart financially. I also wanted to save money by avoiding the high cost of lawyers’ fees. I was happy with the outcome of our financial mediation and I can now start to plan my financial future as a single person.

Edwin Vane

We had a dirt simple case and we still managed to use up the entire retainer. I can't imagine what a more complex case would cost. It's a bit concerning when their stated goal is to save couples money over the standard mechanism with lawyers. That said it was the necessary interaction with assigned lawyers that was the problem. Documents were full of errors and it took multiple emails back and forth to make corrections. Not impressed by their professionalism at all. Our mediator was great however.