Almost anyone who has been through the family court process can tell you it is expensive, time consuming, and can be emotionally draining.  Separation agreements can provide a more collaborative, less costly alternative to resolving your family law issues following the breakdown of a marriage or common law relationship.  Entering into a separation agreement allows you to keep your matter private, relatively within your control, and out of the courts.

A separation agreement is a contract between spouses designed to clearly set out your rights and obligations after separation.  These agreements can address matters of property division, parenting rights, and/or child and spousal support.  Separation agreements can also address non-legal practical issues to best suit your family’s needs. 

No two separation agreements are the same because no two families are the same.  A lawyer can help you navigate the negotiation process, including outlining how a separation agreement can address your legal rights and obligations and meet your family’s individual needs and wishes.  If you are going through a separation and are interested in learning more about separation agreements, please contact us.

If you have questions or need assistance with an interspousal agreement, please contact us our family law team at www.mckercher.ca/familylawsask.