Lorne Fine Professional Corporation—Family Law Lawyers in Toronto

Legal Separation Agreements

Unlike a divorce, a marital separation does not end the marriage. It allows you and your spouse to enter into a period of legal “separation.” In order to be legally “separated,” you and your spouse must be living separate and apart and there must be no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. However, it can sometimes be complicated to determine when you and your spouse actually separated since you can reside under the same roof and still be legally separated. Under these circumstances, it takes the expertise and knowledge of a skillful family law lawyer to determine whether you and your spouse are legally separated. Our divorce lawyers at Lorne Fine Professional Corporation have the experience necessary to help you through the legal complications of your separation.

Marital Separation Proceedings in Canada
To legally separate from your partner in Canada, there must be what is called “no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.” In addition, it is preferable if you and your spouse enter into a Separation Agreement so that you can assert and protect your spousal rights. Our experienced professionals at Lorne Fine Professional Corporation will guide you through your marital separation and help you address the following issues arising out of a legal separation (which would then be incorporated into a Separation Agreement):

• Division of Property, Assets, and Liabilities
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Child Visitation
• Spousal Support

Once you have separated from your spouse, it is important to address all outstanding issues arising from your separation.  For example, there should be a determination of one spouse’s child support or spousal support obligations. In addition, it is important to determine how the property accumulated during the marriage will be divided. Once a Separation Agreement is finalized, it allows you to reassess your life goals and come to a decision about whether or not you want to remain married. You can still reconcile with your spouse if you have already entered into a Separation Agreement. However, if you reconcile for a period of 90 days or more, the Separation Agreement will no longer be effective. At Lorne Fine Professional Corporation, we have the knowledge and experience necessary to advocate for you during this difficult time in your life. Let our experienced family law lawyers guide you through your legal separation to give you the peace of mind you need to plan for your future. 

If you are considering a legal separation, contact our experienced family law lawyers as quickly as possible! We will alert you to the important steps you must take to prepare yourself for a separation, including, but not limited to: preventing your spouse from depleting his/her assets, freezing any assets, ensuring that debts are not being incurred that you could be liable for, preventing children from being removed from the jurisdiction etc. Experienced divorce lawyer Lorne Fine is here to guide you through the emotionally complex and difficult process of separating from your spouse.

Contact a Family Law Lawyer in Toronto
If you are pursuing a divorce or separation from your spouse and need help preparing a legal Separation Agreement in the Greater Toronto Area or elsewhere in Ontario, Lorne Fine Professional Corporation can help. Our firm is solely dedicated to helping people face the challenges of family law and divorce. When you contact us for legal representation, we’ll take the time to understand your unique situation and provide you with the information you need to make the best choices for your future. Contact family law lawyer Lorne Fine about your legal separation and other divorce concerns.

 Call 416-661-2066 to speak with Lorne Fine, an experienced family law lawyer, today!

THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY, IS NOT INTENDED AS LEGAL ADVICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS LEGAL ADVICE.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING FAMILY/DIVORCE LAW, PLEASE CALL LORNE FINE AT 416-661-2066 OR EMAIL HIM AT LFINE@TORONTODIVORCELAW.COM.

“I would recommend Lorne because he's a realist and always in control of a situation or conversation. As a result, he is able to get people to the table to negotiate and will fight for what your needs are.”

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