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

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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
$ 1000 +HST
  • who qualifies for this package:
  • No Real Estate Property
  • No payable spousal support
    similar incomes
  • No children

package 2

$ 1800 +HST
  • Only one issue at dispute
  • Division/equalization of assets; or
  • Support; or
  • Parenting time & Decision Making
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Package 3

$ 3000 +HST
  • Multiple issues at dispute
  • Division of Property
  • Support payment
  • 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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