Separation Agreements in Ontario
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What is a Separation Agreements?
A Separation Agreement is a legally binding contract made between two people outlining the terms of their separation and the rights and responsibilities of each person moving forward.
Why You Should Consider a Separation Agreement?
Define who owns what — now and in the future
Protect your business, inheritance, or savings
Decide the amount of spousal support
Avoid lengthy, expensive legal disputes
Determine the decision making and parenting time of your children
What Can Be Included :
Property and asset division
Spousal support terms
Debt responsibilities
Ownership of businesses or investments
- Parenting time and decision making of the children
Lifestyle clauses (optional)
What Can’t Be Included in a Separation Agreement
Not everything is allowed in a prenuptial agreement.
❌ Penalties for infidelity or personal behavior
❌ Any terms that are illegal, immoral, or against public policy
✅ Courts will reject unenforceable clauses — keep your Separation agreeement focused on fair financial matters and consider the best interest of your children
Not sure if you qualify?
How Long Does It Take?
Most Separation Agreements take one to two weeks to draft followed by one to two weeks of review by the other party to make any final adjustments and sign.
Do I Need a Lawyer ?
It depends, in order to reduce the possibility that a separation agreement gets challenged in the future it would be best if Both parties receive independent legal advice, furthermore;
There must be full financial disclosure
The agreement must be fair and voluntarily signed
Pricing
Package 1
Marrige <1 year-
who qualifies for this package:
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No Real Estate Property
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No payable spousal support
similar incomes -
No children
package 2
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Only one issue at dispute
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Division/equalization of assets; or
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Support; or
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Parenting time & Decision Making
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One round of revisions
Package 3
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Multiple issues at dispute
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Division of Property
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Support payment
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Parenting time & Decision Making
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that the divorce process can be confusing and you may have many questions.
Below are some common FAQs that can help guide you.
Yes, if properly drafted, signed, and reviewed.
Yes — to avoid claims of coercion or unfairness, both must get separate legal advice.
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