Document background
The Mediation Separation Agreement is a crucial document in Canadian family law, used when separating couples choose to resolve their separation terms through mediation rather than traditional litigation. This agreement should be used when parties have reached mutual decisions about their separation through mediated sessions and need to formalize these arrangements in a legally binding document. The agreement typically includes comprehensive provisions covering property division, support obligations, parenting arrangements (if applicable), and other key aspects of the separation. It must comply with both federal legislation (such as the Divorce Act) and provincial family law requirements. The mediated nature of this agreement often results in more amicable and cost-effective resolutions compared to court-imposed decisions, while still maintaining legal enforceability. This document serves as a foundation for the parties' post-separation relationship and can be filed with the court for enforcement purposes if needed.
