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Navigating a separation can feel stressful—but having a clear, legally sound separation agreement can help bring clarity, stability, and protection to everyone involved. Whether you’re separating from a marriage or ending a common-law relationship, Bhardwaj+Co’s Edmonton family lawyers are here to help you outline fair terms for property division, spousal support, child support, and parenting arrangements.
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Separation Agreements in Edmonton
A separation agreement helps both parties negotiate and settle their issues regarding the division of property, child custody, parenting, child support and spousal support. This method is a collaborative approach that avoids lengthy and costly court litigation while the parties wait for their 1 year separation period prior to filing their divorce in Court. If you and your partner can amicably come up with the terms of your separation, then the divorce lawyer can draft your agreement in a legally binding contract. This also allows the parties to drastically save on legal fees by avoiding litigation in Court.
Bhardwaj+Co has extensive experience with family law to help you understand your legal rights and negotiate a fair separation agreement.
How Bhardwaj + Co Helps You Through the Separation Process
At Bhardwaj + Co, we support clients through every stage of separation with trusted legal advice and practical solutions. Our separation agreement lawyers in Edmonton help you resolve key matters like spousal support, property division, child custody, and parenting time—all while aiming to reduce conflict and avoid court whenever possible.
Experienced Legal Guidance for Clear, Enforceable Agreements
As trusted family lawyers in Edmonton, we help you draft a separation agreement that holds legal weight and protects your interests—whether related to child support, custody, spousal support, or property division. We’ll explain how each term aligns with Alberta’s laws and help you take the right steps toward a future uncontested divorce, if applicable.
Custom Solutions That Reflect Your Unique Situation
Every separation is different. That’s why we build agreements around your specific needs—whether you’re dealing with parenting time, shared assets, or terms following a cohabitation or prenuptial agreement. We ensure your agreement reflects your goals while minimizing risk and uncertainty.
Conflict Resolution and Mediation Support
Our team emphasizes solutions over court battles. We offer mediation support and skilled negotiation to help you and your partner find common ground on complex issues like child custody, support, and property—resolving disputes before they escalate and preserving communication wherever possible.
Why Choose a Separation Agreement Instead of a Divorce?
For many couples in Alberta, a separation agreement offers a practical way to resolve legal and financial matters without immediately filing for divorce. It provides legal protection, structure, and peace of mind, without formally ending the marriage or involving the court system.
Bhardwaj+Co’s separation agreement lawyers in Edmonton help clients navigate this transitional period with clarity and care. If you’re married or in a common-law relationship, a separation agreement can serve as a legally binding framework for parenting, support, and property division.
Here’s why some clients choose separation over divorce:
- Time to Reflect: Separation gives both individuals time and space to evaluate their future without making irreversible decisions. It’s often a first step toward divorce—or reconciliation.
- Avoiding Court While Gaining Legal Protection: A well-drafted separation agreement can be enforced just like a court order, offering clear expectations for both parties while avoiding litigation.
- Laying the Groundwork for Divorce: Many uncontested divorce cases are based on pre-existing separation agreements. Having one in place can streamline the divorce process and meet key legal criteria under Alberta law.
- Cultural, Religious, or Financial Considerations: Some couples prefer separation over divorce to maintain access to health benefits, respect religious beliefs, or manage shared financial obligations more effectively.
If you’re considering separation in Edmonton, Bhardwaj+Co can help you draft a strong, enforceable agreement that protects your rights and sets the foundation for whatever comes next.
Why Choose Bhardwaj + Co for Your Separation Agreement in Edmonton
Creating a separation agreement in Alberta requires more than just filling out forms—it demands legal insight, clear communication, and a strong understanding of your rights. At Bhardwaj + Co, we offer all of that and more, helping you navigate your separation with clarity and confidence.
Our team of family lawyers in Edmonton takes a tailored, practical approach to ensure your agreement addresses the full scope of your needs, from spousal support and property division to parenting time and child support. We don’t just draft agreements—we build long-term solutions that are enforceable and future-ready.
Why clients trust us:
- Clear, upfront legal advice from experienced professionals
- In-depth knowledge of Alberta’s family law system
- Transparent process and fair, predictable pricing
- A strong focus on minimizing conflict and court involvement
- Agreements designed to support stability—now and in the future
With Bhardwaj + Co, you get more than just a lawyer for a separation agreement in Edmonton—you get a legal partner committed to helping you move forward with peace of mind.
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- Bon Accord
- Calmar
- Devon
- Edmonton
- Fort Saskatchewan
- Gibbons
- Lacombe
- Leduc
- Morinville
- Spruce Grove
- St. Albert
- Stony Plain
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- Sturgeon County
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- Warburg
- Toefield
- Wetaskiwin
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Separation Agreements FAQs
What's Included In A Separation Agreement?
Full Financial Disclosure
- The parties should always strive to ensure disclosure is provided to one another before they sign a separation agreement. Your separation and divorce lawyer can assist you with obtaining the other parties disclosure. They will then advise you of your rights to any entitlement of settlement payments, and or any liabilities for assumption of debts if you decide to waive your right to financial disclosure.
- When going through financial disclosure, your family and divorce lawyer will assist you in obtaining disclosure of the other parties private pensions, RRSP and other investments, vehicles, bank accounts, debts from the mortgage, any line of credits and credit cards.
Parenting Plan
- If you have children, it is important to list in detail the parenting plan that will govern the living arrangements for the children. Your family and divorce lawyer will go over different parenting arrangements with you and come up with what all parties believe to be in the best interests for the child.
Child Support
- It is important to include the consideration of child support payments if you have children. The parties can come up with a mutual agreement to support that is different then the obligations set by the Federal Child Support Guidelines. However, when doing so, the parties must state with good reason as to why. It is important that you discuss these details with your family law lawyer.
Spousal Support
- Spousal support considerations must be included in your separation agreement. Even if the parties agree that there will be a waiver of spousal support, this waiver must be explicitly included. When a family and divorce lawyer drafts a separation agreement they provide careful consideration to drafting waiver clauses to prevent future claims being made against the other party. The separation agreement must be drafted in a way that it will be legally binding in Court if challenged.
When Is A Separation Agreement Required?
If you are planning to separate, then a separation agreement can help you address issues on custody, maintenance and family assets instead of having to go to court to resolve those issues and incur substantially higher legal costs.
Will My Separation Agreement Be Legally Recognized?
Generally, Alberta courts will respect the separation agreements of spouses as long as your agreement is fair, reasonable and properly executed.
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