✍️ Separation Agreement in Ontario: Don’t Sign Until These Issues Are Clear
✍️ Separation Agreement in Ontario: Don’t Sign Until These Issues Are Clear Category: Ontario Family Law | Separation Agreements Last Updated: August 2026 Reading Time: Approx. 10 minutes By: CanBridge Law By the time separating spouses reach an agreement, they are often exhausted. They have discussed the house, the children and money for weeks or months. When someone finally says, “We agree—let's just sign something,” the temptation is to finish quickly. But the separation agreement is often the document that will govern the family's finances and parenting arrangements for years. The drafting deserves the same attention as the negotiation. What Is a Separation Agreement? A separation agreement is a domestic contract made after a couple's relationship has broken down. It can deal with property, debts, spousal support, child support, parenting arrangements and other consequences of separation. Ontario law generally requires a domestic contract to be in writi...