Identify the issues
Tell us what is agreed and what remains unresolved. The discussion may involve the home, other property, debts, support and arrangements for children.
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Separation agreement advice in Ontario
Put the next steps in focus. An agreement should reflect your circumstances and help you understand the arrangements you are making. Discuss a proposed separation agreement, an existing draft or the issues that still need to be resolved with Alexander Posmyk.
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Prepare financial information
Complete, accurate financial disclosure helps each person assess the proposed terms. Bring the supporting information you have and identify what is missing.
Understand before signing
Ask about the effect of the proposed terms, the advice you need and the process for negotiation and signing. Do not rely on a template to decide your rights.
A separation agreement is more than a document to sign
The process matters as well as the wording. Financial disclosure, understanding the proposed terms and independent advice can be important when an agreement is later considered by a court. No page, checklist or template can determine whether a particular agreement will be enforced. Obtain advice about your circumstances before committing to terms.
What happens next
Step 1
Book and identify the parties
Give the names needed for a conflict check and tell us about any signing date, court date or other time-sensitive concern.
Step 2
Prepare your documents
Bring the proposed agreement, financial information, existing contracts and relevant orders or correspondence.
Step 3
Discuss scope and options
Alexander assesses the issues and explains the work that may be required. We confirm any further engagement separately.
Step 4
Review the proposed terms
If retained, the work proceeds within the agreed scope. Each person should obtain independent legal advice before signing.
What to prepare
- Any proposed separation agreement or written settlement terms
- Existing marriage or cohabitation agreement and relevant court orders
- Available income, asset, debt, pension and property information
- Information about the family home and any proposed sale or buyout
- Your questions, unresolved issues and any time-sensitive dates
Contact our office for secure sharing instructions. Do not send sensitive documents through an ordinary website enquiry.
Start with a clear scope
The consultation is $150 plus HST for 30 minutes or $250 plus HST for 60 minutes. Further drafting, negotiation or representation is quoted separately.
A booking or enquiry does not create a retainer for further work. Tell us about any deadline before relying on a scheduled meeting.
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Does a separation agreement itself end a marriage?
No. Separation and divorce are different. If you are married, ask how the agreement and any divorce process fit together in your circumstances.
Can I bring an agreement prepared by the other person?
Yes. Tell us who prepared it, what supporting disclosure is available and whether anyone has proposed a signing date. We confirm the scope of any review.
Can one lawyer give both people independent advice?
Independent legal advice involves advice from your own lawyer. We check for conflicts before accepting work and explain whom we can represent.
Is there a fixed drafting price?
A drafting or negotiation fee depends on the issues, documents and scope. The consultation price is not the price of a completed separation agreement. Ask for written terms for any further work.
Can I consult from elsewhere in Ontario?
Phone and video consultations are available. We confirm whether we can act and any attendance arrangements required for the proposed work.
Read the official background information. General information only; advice depends on your circumstances.
