Family Law

Separation Agreement — Drafting

A separation agreement is a binding domestic contract that governs how property is divided, how debts are allocated, spousal and child support obligations, and parenting arrangements after separation. In Ontario, separation agreements are governed by the Family Law Act and the Children's Law Reform Act, and must meet strict requirements — including financial disclosure and independent legal advice for both parties — to be enforceable. This package covers the full drafting of the agreement according to your instructions, a thorough review with you before execution, an ILA Certificate, execution of the agreement, and basic financial disclosure, all within an 8-hour engagement.

5–10 business days (subject to availability and complexity)
Ontario

What Is Included

  • Drafting the agreement according to the client's instructions
  • Review of the agreement with the client
  • Independent Legal Advice (ILA) Certificate
  • Execution of the agreement
  • Up to 8 hours of work included
  • Basic disclosure included

What Is Not Included

  • Negotiation
  • Comprehensive Disclosure Brief

Who This Service Is For

Separated spouses who have reached an agreement on key terms and need a lawyer to draft it
Individuals who want to formalize a separation arrangement without going to court
Parties who want a legally binding record of their agreed property division, support, and parenting terms

Information Required from You

  • 1Names and contact information for both parties
  • 2Date of marriage or cohabitation and date of separation
  • 3Description of assets, debts, and property to be addressed
  • 4Agreed terms for property division, support, and parenting (if applicable)
  • 5Whether there are children and any existing parenting arrangements

Common Add-Ons

Negotiation with the other party's counselQuoted separately
Comprehensive Financial Disclosure BriefQuoted separately
ILA for the other party (separate retainer required)From $950 + HST

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Limitations

  • This package provides drafting and ILA for one party only. The other party must retain their own independent lawyer before the agreement can be executed.
  • The 8-hour included time covers most straightforward drafting engagements. If the matter requires additional time (e.g., complex asset structures or parenting provisions), you will be advised and quoted before proceeding.
  • For a separation agreement to be enforceable in Ontario, both parties must have independent legal advice. We can refer the other party to counsel if needed.
  • This service is provided by a referral partner — a licensed Ontario family law firm.

Fixed fee

$2,500

Plus HST

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