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Separation Agreements
At Outset Law, we draft separation agreements that are built to last, designed to be enforceable, and tailored to your specific circumstances.
Our Services
At Outset Law, we draft separation agreements that are built to last, designed to be enforceable, and tailored to your specific circumstances.
What We Handle
Under BC's Family Law Act, a separation agreement is a legally binding contract that resolves the financial and parenting consequences of separation — property, debt, child and spousal support, and parenting arrangements — all without going to court. For an agreement to be enforceable, both parties must make full financial disclosure, sign voluntarily, and have had the opportunity to receive independent legal advice (ILA). We structure every agreement to meet these requirements from the outset.
We advise on and draft separation agreements covering all aspects of a separation — from complex property division to parenting schedules and support. We also review and advise on agreements presented by the other side.
A poorly drafted agreement creates more problems than it solves. At Outset Law, every separation agreement we produce is built to be precise, complete, and enforceable — drafted by a lawyer who understands both the law and what actually causes disputes down the line.
Family home, investments, pensions, RRSPs, business interests, and excluded property — addressed precisely. Joint debt and mortgage liability included.
Table amounts under the Federal Child Support Guidelines, Section 7 special expenses, and variation provisions tied to changes in income and circumstances.
Quantum and duration advice based on the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG), with review triggers and termination provisions built in.
Detailed parenting schedules, decision-making frameworks, holiday provisions, relocation rules, and communication expectations — clearly set out.
We provide ILA and ILA certificates where required. We also review and advise on agreements drafted by the other side before you sign.
Full and accurate financial disclosure is required for an enforceable agreement. We guide you through what is required and how to document it properly.
We review your situation, explain your options under BC law, and advise on the best approach for your circumstances.
We prepare a comprehensive, enforceable draft tailored to your property, support, and parenting situation.
Both parties review with independent legal advice, negotiate any outstanding terms, and sign a binding agreement.
How it works
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Book a confidential consultation with a Vancouver family lawyer to discuss your separation agreement. We will review your situation, explain your rights under BC's Family Law Act, and help you reach an agreement that protects your interests now and holds up in the future.
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