If you are legally married or living common law, getting separated is a simple question of deciding for yourself when your marriage is beyond repair and over.  You don’t have to ask your spouse’s permission or get a court or a lawyer sign a document.

Signing a Separation Agreement isn’t so simple.

A Separation Agreement has huge legal implications.  Trying to draft one yourself is a serious mistake, sometimes so serious it impacts your legal rights permanently.

As an experienced family lawyer, I will protect you by:

• Explaining your basic rights and obligations in a free consultation
• Negotiating a separation agreement that is fair to you and your children
• Addressing all issues that relate to your children, equalization, property, support, debt division and many other issues
• Help protect you from a controlling spouse who is trying to pressure you
• Representing you in court if your spouse is being unreasonable and/or won’t
• voluntarily honour his/her obligations

Having a tough negotiator as a family lawyer, ensures that you only sign a fair Separation Agreement.  Book a free consultation with Kathryn L. Smithen to find out what your rights are in this process.