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Separation Agreement Review
Property, debt, support and parenting terms.
Family Law · Separation Agreement Review & Independent Legal Advice
Know What You're Signing Before You Sign
Before you sign a separation agreement, or a cohabitation or marriage agreement, get independent legal advice. We review the agreement, explain what it means for your property, support and parenting, and flag anything unclear or unfair before you commit.
Why it matters
An agreement is hard to undo once it's signed
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Your own lawyer
Independent advice means a lawyer who acts only for you, not for both of you.
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A stronger agreement
Showing you got independent advice and understood the terms makes the agreement harder to challenge later.
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Plain-language review
You'll understand exactly what each clause gives up or protects.
How it works
How a review works
You stay in control at every step. Nothing is signed until you're ready.
01Send the draftShare the agreement and any financial disclosure you've received.
02Review and meetingWe go through it with you, clause by clause, and compare it with what BC law would otherwise provide.
03Negotiate changesIf something needs to change, we can propose revisions to the other side.
04Sign with confidenceWhen you're ready, you sign with an independent legal advice certificate.
What we help with
How We Can Help
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Independent Legal Advice Certificates
Advice and a signed certificate confirming you understood the agreement.
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Cohabitation and Marriage Agreements
Reviewing agreements before or during a relationship.
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Spotting Unfair Terms
Support waivers, unequal property division and missing financial disclosure.
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Negotiating Revisions
Proposing changes to the other side's draft.
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Drafting Agreements
Preparing a separation agreement from scratch if you don't have one yet.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is independent legal advice (ILA)?
It's advice from a lawyer who acts only for you. The lawyer explains the agreement, its consequences and your options, and usually signs a certificate confirming you received that advice.
Can one lawyer advise both of us?
No. Each person should have their own lawyer. One lawyer generally can't advise both sides of a separation agreement.
Is a separation agreement binding in BC?
A properly made agreement is binding. But a court can set aside or change terms in some situations, for example if there wasn't proper financial disclosure or the property terms are significantly unfair. That's why getting it right before signing matters.
Do I have to sign the agreement I was given?
No. You can ask questions, request changes or negotiate before signing.
I have a deadline. Can you review it quickly?
Tell us your deadline when you book and we'll let you know what's possible.
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