Family Law

Separation Agreement — ILA

Before signing a separation agreement in Ontario, each party should obtain Independent Legal Advice (ILA) from their own lawyer. ILA confirms that you understand the agreement, your rights under it, and the consequences of signing — and it significantly strengthens the agreement's enforceability if it is ever challenged in court. This package provides a thorough review of your separation agreement, a full ILA session with a family lawyer, financial disclosure preparation limited to a Net Worth Statement, execution of the agreement, and a signed ILA Certificate.

3–5 business days (subject to availability)
Ontario

What Is Included

  • Review of the agreement with the client
  • Advice on what signing the agreement entails and your rights under law and under the agreement
  • Prepare and serve financial disclosure limited to a Net Worth Statement
  • Independent Legal Advice (ILA) Certificate
  • Execution of the agreement
  • Up to 3 hours of work included

What Is Not Included

  • Negotiation
  • Changes to the agreement
  • Drafting
  • Comprehensive Disclosure Brief

Who This Service Is For

Individuals who have received a separation agreement and need ILA before signing
Separated spouses whose partner's lawyer requires an ILA certificate
Anyone who wants to understand their rights before executing a separation agreement

Information Required from You

  • 1Copy of the separation agreement
  • 2Any financial disclosure documents provided by the other party
  • 3Basic asset and liability information for the Net Worth Statement

Common Add-Ons

Negotiation / proposed changes to the agreementQuoted separately
Drafting a separation agreementQuoted separately
Comprehensive Financial Disclosure BriefQuoted separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Limitations

  • This package provides ILA for one party only. Each party to a separation agreement must have their own independent lawyer.
  • A separation agreement signed without ILA may be set aside by a court. Do not sign without getting independent legal advice first.
  • The 3-hour included time covers most straightforward ILA engagements. If the matter requires additional time, you will be advised and quoted before proceeding.
  • This service is provided by a referral partner — a licensed Ontario family law firm.

Fixed fee

$950

Plus HST

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