Separation Agreement Lawyer - Ontario

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We make sure you are informed at each step of your matter. We will advise you of your legal rights and obligations so you can make the final decision.

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We are able to help you with your Divorce and Family Law Litigation.

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Let Us Help You Move On To The Next Chapter Of Your Life.

Sometimes things don’t work out as planned and you have to untie the knot.

Taman Singh Law is committed to helping you through get through your separation and this difficult stage in your life. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and we are here to help guide you to the light.

You should not have to deal with complex family law procedures and matters. We are here to assist you through this difficult stage and help you move on to the next chapter of your life.

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Taman Singh is a lawyer with RZCD Law Firm LLP. A law firm serving the Greater Toronto Area since 1993.

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ARE YOU CONSIDERING SEPARATING FROM YOUR PARTNER?

Taman Singh Law is committed to helping you get through your separation and this difficult stage in your life. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and we are here to help guide you to the light.

What is a Separation Agreement?

A separation agreement is a legally enforceable contract that you and your partner create at the time of your separation. Whether you are married or in a common-law partnership, you can make a separation agreement.

A separation agreement may include details like

living arrangements
how property will be divided
how debts will be shared
whether spousal support will be paid
child custody
access to children
child support payments

It is up to each couple to decide whether or not to have a formal separation agreement. However, it is always strongly advised because it can be quite difficult to prove any verbal agreements made by a couple in a court of law later.

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Separation agreements should ideally be drafted by a lawyer.

The courts take separation agreements seriously and any terms that are clearly unfair may likely not be accepted.

However, it is important to note that judges will rarely change any property division or spousal support arrangements that have been agreed to in writing, even if they would not have imposed them themselves.

As a result, it is essential that you are fully informed about all of your legal rights and that you are absolutely comfortable and confident before signing a separation agreement.

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Why is it important to have a separation agreement?

There are various reasons to enter into a separation agreement.
A separation agreement:

Allows you and your partner decide what works best Court for you and your family, rather than allowing the court to decide.
Lets those involved in your children’s care, such as their school, daycare, and doctors know what arrangements have been agreed on.
Makes it easier to prove what you and your partner agreed on rather than a verbal agreement.
Can be used to take help from the Family Responsibility Office if there is a problem claiming child or spousal support

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YOUR NEXT STEPS

FAQ'S

It is natural to feel shocked, angry, and sad if your relationship is ending because you found your partner cheated on you. However, the Canadian family law system does not work to deal with these feelings or to judge your spouse’s behaviour.

It is not advised to leave the matrimonial house unless doing so would harm your or your children’s safety and wellbeing. Leaving the marital home may have an impact on your ability to own the property or win custody of your children. If the relationship has children and you move out, you may be forming a new status in terms of parenting arrangements and schedule. This may have an impact on the Final plan imposed by the court.

Take the following measures before informing your spouse or partner that you want to split or divorce:

Put in place assistance measures.
Prepare financial disclosure papers
Make sure you have a copy of your original marriage certificate.
To maintain your privacy, change the passwords and pin numbers on all of your banking and social media accounts, as well as your email in general.
Consult a lawyer at Taman Singh Law if you want to change the beneficiary of your will.
Also, make sure your Power of Attorney is up to date.
Consult your insurance company about altering the beneficiaries on any life insurance plans you may have.

If you decide to write your own separation agreement, it is important that both parties get independent legal advice from a lawyer from Taman Singh Law and share complete and honest financial disclosure before signing. In the absence of full disclosure or independent legal counsel, a court may subsequently rule out the agreement on the application of either spouse.

If you and your spouse separate, you may be required to pay spousal or child support. When a couple decides to separate, the spouse with the higher income or assets may be required to pay spousal support to the other spouse. The amount of spousal support payable will be decided by each party’s income and quality of living before separation.

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Uncontested Divorce