STAGES

STAGE 1

Send us the documents and Information we need to get started.

Stage 2

Review & Approve the draft Agreement

Stage 3

Sign the agreement and collect your copies

Eligible

Applicable only if the other party is willing to enter into an Agreement to settle terms of Separation. If not then you would need to File a Regular Family Case. Please see our Article on this Topic. What happens if a spouse refuses to sign a separation agreement.

You would need a Separation Agreement:

If you have children;
If you have Property;
If you have liability;
If the spouse is dependant on Marriage financially.
other issues you wish to settle.

DOCUMENTS & INFORMATION REQUIRED

You do not need to send us any information again if you have already provided any of the following information.

You can also upload documents via a secure link. Once you are ready with the documents, please request a secure link.

Two Valid I.D.s, Front and Back Scan Copy (E.G., Driver’s License and Passport). Click Here To Download the ID VERIFICATION FORM. Make sure you bring the original to your appointment to sign documents.
Copy of the Marriage Certificate (if Available)
Complete the client intake form. Click Here To Download.
Complete the financial statement forms attached. Both parties to the Separation Agreement are required to complete financial statements. We have provided one sample form and one blank form for your convenience. Click Here To Download Blank Forms
Bank Statements as of the Date of Separation. We need to calculate the net family property. Therefore, we need bank statements supporting a list of assets and liabilities mentioned in your financial information.
Last three Notice of Assessments, Tax Return, & Pay stubs of both parties.

Do you want to provide the above Information now?
Name
First Last
Email
List of Issues for the Separation Agreement
- 1. Division of Property
- 2. Child Custody
- 3. Child Support
- 4. Spousal Support
- 5. Additional Issues & Notes for Lawyer (Short Notes about what both parties have agreed in principle and issues in dispute)
Particulars of Relationship.
- 1. Date and Place of Marriage/ when Cohabitation began?
- 2. Date when the relationship broke down or date of separation?
- 3. The surname of each party before marriage?
- 4. Maiden Name of Wife?
- 5. Marital Status prior to commencement of the relationship of both parties?
- 6. Date & Place of Birth of both parties?
- 7. Address of both parties
Children(s) Name, Date of Birth and Current Custody Arrangement?
Any Existing Court Proceedings
Upload Documents (If you are unable to upload all documents please use message form)
- 1. Two Valid IDs, Front and Back Scan Copy (E.G Driver's License and Passport, NOT HEALTH CARD!).
- 2. Last three Notice of Assessments, Tax Return & Pay stubs of both parties
- 3. Bank Statements or Statements proof of assets and liabilities as of the date of separation
- 4. Anyother document as per the instructions
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Legal Fees

Uncontested Separation Agreement

Uncontested Separation Agreement – Legal Fees – $1,890 + HST.

What is included

Consultation for a Separation Agreement INCLUDED.
Drafting of Complete Separation Agreement INCLUDED.
Reviewing financial disclosures and preparing financial statement forms are INCLUDED.
Independent Legal Advice Certificate INCLUDED
Five revisions (estimated five hours of work) INCLUDED.
Negotiation of a Separation Agreement is NOT INCLUDED.
Printing & Courier is NOT INCLUDED. (if required )
Agreement includes:
- Child Custody/ Access/Decision-Making Responsibilities
- Child Support.
- Spousal Support.
- Division of Property.
- All other matters related to separation.

NOTE: The legal fee quoted for an uncontested separation agreement is based on 7 hours of work billed at an hourly rate of $270 + Hst. Any additional work, revision or time spent will be billed at the lawyer’s hourly rate. Most files are completed within the estimated 7 hours unless the agreement is complex, contested or revised multiple times.

Complex, Contested and Negotiated Separation Agreements

Note: The minimum retainer (Deposit) for complex, contested, and negotiated separation agreements is $3,000. This package is selected if both parties have not settled on all terms of the separation; you may need to negotiate the terms and conditions of the agreement. Any work done for a complicated separation agreement shall be billed hourly at $360 + HST per hour for junior counsel and $450 + HST for Ali Shaikh.

PAY METHODS

Pay Online Click here: https://slclawyer.ca/pay-online/

Pay via Email Transfer info@slclawyer.ca

Pay by cheque in the Name of “Shaikh Law Professional Corporation in Trust.”

IMPORTANT NOTES

INDEPENDENT LAWYER

Your spouse or partner would need Independent Legal Advice. Unfortunately, we cannot represent both parties. Your partner has the right to waive independent Legal Advice. However, it is not recommended since the agreement can be challenged later for lack of legal advice.

FILE RETENTION AND INACTIVITY

Please be advised that we cannot keep client files open indefinitely. If there is no progress or activity within a period of 6 months from the date of our engagement as outlined in this email, and if we have utilized the billable hours as per the terms herein, we will automatically proceed to close your file. Any re-engagement thereafter would require you to restart your file with us, potentially subject to new terms and fees.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS

To proceed with our services, please reply to this email with the required documents. Submission of these documents will be treated as your acknowledgment and agreement to the terms and conditions set forth in this email, including but not limited to the fee structure, the time-limited validity of this quotation, and our file retention and inactivity policy.

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We serve the entire province of Ontario.