Couples create and sign a Separation Agreement before they formally apply for a divorce. Your Separation Agreement should contain all the legal clause and address all of the marital issues that are applicable to your family. The separation agreement when written and prepared properly will become a written contract validly enforceable in courts. If it is not written or prepared properly, it can be validated by the courts.
You do not need to go to court or hire a litigation lawyer to prepare a Separation Agreement. BUT you are advised to always obtain professional advice regarding your Separation Agreement as an improperly prepared agreement will cost you much more money and time to fix.
You can also seek the assistance of a collaborative lawyer, a family mediator or a divorce financial professional when it comes to creating and negotiating your Separation Agreement.
The biggest divorce mistake people make, is in signing bad agreements. A Separation Agreement must be prepared properly. You cannot set terms and conditions that are not according to Ontario Laws.
You need to know and understand what you are signing. NEVER sign an agreement without receiving independent legal advice from a family lawyer.
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