Separation Agreements in the GTA

A separation agreement is a written contract between spouses that settles the key issues arising from your separation — without going to court. A clear, properly drafted agreement protects both parties and reduces future conflict.

What a separation agreement can cover

• Parenting time and decision-making responsibility for children.
• Child support and extraordinary expenses.
• Spousal support.
• Division of property and equalization payments.
• The matrimonial home — who stays, buyouts, or sale.
• Division of debts.

Why put it in writing

Verbal understandings are difficult to enforce and easy to dispute. A written agreement signed by both parties — ideally after each has received independent legal advice — provides certainty and can be filed with the court for enforcement.

We help you understand what should be in your agreement and prepare clear, complete documentation.