Separation Agreement (Ontario)

A separation agreement is a written domestic contract for spouses who have separated or intend to separate. It typically sets out the terms resolving key issues, such as:

• parenting arrangements (decision-making responsibility and parenting time);
• child support;
• spousal support; and
• division of property and other financial matters.

When properly prepared and signed, a separation agreement may be enforceable and can often serve as the foundation for proceeding with an uncontested divorce, provided all issues are resolved.