Separation Agreement Drafting

Clear, carefully drafted separation agreements—without full-service litigation.

This service is a good fit for people who are separating on reasonable terms and thinking:

“We’ve talked things through and reached an agreement — we just need it properly written down.”

A separation agreement is a serious legal document. Even when people are on good terms, the wording matters, and mistakes can be costly to fix later.

I draft clear, legally sound separation agreements based on the terms you and the other party have already agreed to, while keeping the scope limited and the cost predictable.

Pricing

Pricing varies depending on complexity (property, support, children).

Generally my fees range from $1,200.00 to $2,000.00

I’ll confirm whether this service is a good fit — and the expected cost — before any drafting begins.

All prices are plus applicable taxes.
This service is available for Manitoba matters only.

What this service can include

(depending on your situation)

  • Review of your completed intake form and financial information

  • Drafting of a separation agreement reflecting your agreed-upon terms

  • Careful legal framing of:

    • property division

    • support arrangements

    • parenting provisions (if applicable)

  • Identification of legal issues that should be addressed before signing

  • Clear instructions for next steps

What this service does not include

  • Negotiation or mediation

  • Communication with the other party or their lawyer

  • Independent legal advice for the other party

  • Signing or witnessing

  • Registration or enforcement after signing

This service is intentionally limited to keep costs predictable and focused on drafting.

How the process works

  1. You contact me with a brief description of your circumstances. If I feel I can help I will send you a detailed intake form to complete.

  2. You complete the detailed intake form and provide financial information

  3. I review the information and confirm whether limited-scope drafting is appropriate

  4. I draft the separation agreement based on the agreed-upon terms

  5. You receive the draft and next-step instructions, including ILA considerations

Important limitations (please read)

This service is appropriate only where:

  • both parties are generally in agreement on the key terms;

  • there is no ongoing conflict, pressure, or urgency; and

  • full financial disclosure has been exchanged.

I do not negotiate terms, communicate with the other party, or resolve disputes.

In some situations, independent legal advice (ILA) for one or both parties may be strongly recommended or required. I can explain when that may apply.

If your situation involves significant disagreement, safety concerns, or unresolved issues, a full-service lawyer may be a better fit.