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What Happens In a Separation

Separation is never easy, but knowing what to expect can make the process smoother....

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What Does A Prenup Agreement Protect?

A prenup isn’t just for celebrities or the wealthy—it’s a practical planning...

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Marriage Agreements and Estate Planning

Planning for the future goes beyond retirement and investments. For couples,...

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Divorce Vs Separation

Separation and divorce may look similar, but they mean very different things...

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Children & Relationship Agreements

Relationship agreements in Canada cannot determine custody, child support, or...

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Common Law Agreements and Estate Planning

In Canada, common law couples don’t enjoy the same automatic rights as married...

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Alimony In A Prenup

A prenup can address alimony in Canada but enforceability depends on fairness,...

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Can You Waive Spousal Support In a Prenup?

Canadian couples can include a waiver of spousal support in their prenup, but...

Prenuptial Agreement Checklist

Cohabitation Agreement Template

Cohabitation agreements give unmarried couples legal and financial protection....

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Cohabitation Agreements and Estate Planning

Cohabitation agreements and estate planning go hand-in-hand for unmarried couples...

Is a prenup valid without independent legal advice

How Much Does a Cohabitation Agreement Cost?

The cost of a cohabitation agreement in Canada ranges from free templates to...

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Pensions & Registered Plans in Your Prenup

Retirement savings are some of the most valuable assets in a separation. This...

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How to Talk to Your Adult Children About Getting a Prenup or Cohabitation Agreement

Talking to your adult child about a prenup doesn’t have to feel awkward or controlling....

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What Can Be Included In A Prenup?

In Canada, prenups can cover assets like real estate, investments, and businesses,...

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Prenups and Estate Planning

Prenups do more than prepare couples for separation, they also shape what happens...

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Can a Prenup Protect Against Alimony?

Many couples wonder if a prenuptial agreement can protect them from paying alimony...

Prenup laws in Alberta

Do You Need a Prenup for Common Law?

If you are in a common law relationship in Canada, you cannot use a traditional...

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How Do I Get a Prenup?

Getting a prenup doesn’t have to be overwhelming. From understanding the process...

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Can You Write Your Own Prenup and Have It Notarized?

You can write your own prenup and have it notarized, but making sure it’s legally...

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Do I Need a Prenup for Inheritance and Estate Planning?

Prenups aren’t just for divorce, they can also protect your inheritance and...

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Marriage Agreement Example

A marriage agreement brings clarity and peace of mind by putting your intentions...

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Cohabitation Agreement vs Prenup

Cohabitation agreements and prenups may seem similar, but the legal impact can...

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How Does A Prenuptial Agreement Work?

Prenups aren’t just for the wealthy, they’re a practical way to protect both...

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Pros and Cons of Prenuptial Agreements

In this post, we will walk through what a prenup is, what it does, and how it...

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When Do You Become Common Law?

Living together doesn’t always mean you’re legally married but in Canada, you...

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Property Rights for Common-Law Couples in Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia, common-law couples don’t have the same property rights as married...

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Prenuptial Agreement Laws In Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia, prenups are legally recognized as marriage contracts under the...

Is a prenup valid without independent legal advice

Challenging A Marriage Contract In Nova Scotia

Marriage contracts in Nova Scotia are enforceable but not absolute. If they’re...

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Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable In Nova Scotia?

Prenups are enforceable in Nova Scotia if they’re fair, voluntary, and meet...

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Challenging A Marriage Contract In Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan courts may overturn or "set aside" a marriage contract for several...

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Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable In Saskatchewan?

Yes, a prenuptial agreement is legally binding in Saskatchewan - as long as...

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Common Law Property Division in Saskatchewan

In Saskatchewan, common law relationships are legally recognized and treated...

Prenup laws in Saskatchewan

Prenuptial Agreement Laws In Saskatchewan

Prenuptial agreements in Saskatchewan are governed by the Saskatchewan Family...

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Challenging A Marriage Contract In Alberta

Alberta courts may overturn or "set aside" a marriage contract for several legal...

Prenup laws in Alberta

Prenuptial Agreement Laws In Alberta

Prenuptial agreements in Alberta are governed by the Alberta Family Property...

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Common Law Property Division in Alberta

In Alberta, common law relationships are legally recognized and treated similarly...

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Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable In Alberta?

Prenups are enforceable in Alberta if both parties make full disclosure of their...

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How Making a Prenup Can Bring You Closer as a Couple

A prenup is a structured way to have some of the most important conversations...

Is a prenup valid without independent legal advice

Protect Business Assets with a Prenuptial Agreement

Many entrepreneurs don’t realize that their company could be at risk during...

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Property Rights for Common-Law Couples in Ontario

Many people are surprised to learn that common-law couples don’t have the same...

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Common Law Property Division in British Columbia

In British Columbia, common law relationships are legally recognized and treated...

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Protecting Assets in a Common-Law Relationship in Canada

Common-law relationships are increasingly common in Canada - but while they...

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Keeping Inheritance Separate in Marriage in Canada

To keep an inheritance protected, you need to avoid mixing it with joint accounts,...

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Can a Cohabitation Agreement Be Broken?

Cohabitation agreements are powerful tools for partners living together without...

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Protecting Your House in a Common Law Relationship

If you’re in a common law relationship and own a home, you may wonder: What...

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Do Both Parties Need a Lawyer for a Prenup in Canada?

You’re ready to plan your future together but you also want to protect your...

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Can I Write My Own Prenup in Canada?

If you’re planning to get married in Canada and thinking ahead about how...

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Voiding a Cohabitation Agreement

Cohabitation agreements are a valuable tool for unmarried couples who want to...

Grounds to Challenge a Prenuptial Agreement in Canada

Grounds To Challenge A Prenuptial Agreement in Canada

Prenuptial agreements – often shortened to "prenups" – are becoming an increasingly...

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Challenging A Marriage Contract In Ontario

For many couples in Ontario, a marriage contract offers peace of mind. Whether...

Is a prenup valid without independent legal advice

Is A Prenup Valid Without Independent Legal Advice?

For many couples in Ontario, a marriage contract offers peace of mind. Whether...

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Marriage Contract Vs Prenuptial Agreement

If you’re planning to get married - or are already married - you might be wondering...

Challenging a Marriage Contract

Can My Prenup Be Challenged In Court?

Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, are a popular legal tool used by couples...

Prenup enforceable

What Is A Marriage Contract?

In Canada, a marriage contract is a legal agreement that outlines how a couple...

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Legal Requirements For A Valid Prenup In Canada

Prenuptial agreements (commonly known as "prenups") are no longer just for the...

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Prenuptial Agreement Laws In Ontario

A prenuptial agreement, often called a prenup, is a legal contract signed by...

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Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable In Canada?

New research from TD Bank and others shows that more Canadians are choosing...

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Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable In British Columbia?

As couples in British Columbia increasingly turn to prenuptial agreements to...

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Why Freelancers, Entrepreneurs, and Online Business Owners Should Get a Prenup

Self-employed professionals are using prenups as a practical part of financial...

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How can you share ownership of real estate?

There are different methods of taking ownership to suit different purposes....

Protect My Assets

Can I Protect My Assets Without a Prenup?

Even if you didn’t sign a prenuptial agreement, you can still protect your assets...

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What Makes a Prenup Invalid?

If a prenup isn’t made properly, it could be declared invalid by a court—which...

AFTER MARRIAGE

Can You Get a Prenup After Marriage?

A postnuptial agreement can offer many of the same benefits as a prenup. Here's...

Prenuptial Agreement Checklist

Prenuptial Agreement Checklist

This comprehensive checklist will guide you through everything you need to include...

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What Should a Woman Ask for in a Prenup?

Many women hesitate to bring up the idea of a prenup—or aren’t sure exactly...

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Difference Between Common Law and Marriage

A common law relationship in Canada refers to a couple who live together in...

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Why Prenups, Postnups, and Cohabitation Agreements Are Essential for Small Business Owners

Many entrepreneurs overlook a key risk to that business: what happens if your...

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What Is A Common Law Partner?

Around certain milestones like moving in together or sharing an anniversary,...

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Cohabitation Agreement: When One Person Owns The House

When an unmarried couple decides to live together, but only one partner owns...

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How Much Does A Prenup Cost

While many people assume prenups are expensive, the reality is that costs can...

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Prenuptial, Postnuptial, and Cohabitation Agreements - What's the Difference?

Written agreements can play a helpful role in defining the rights and responsibilities...

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Navigating the Conversation: How to Discuss a Prenup or Cohabitation Agreement with Your Partner

Let’s be honest - starting the conversation about a relationship agreement with...

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When am I common law?

Around certain milestones like moving in together or sharing an anniversary,...

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I’m buying a house with my partner. Can we make a cohabitation agreement that is only about that?

In today's real estate market, with soaring prices and fierce competition, purchasing...

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What is family property?

When it comes to dividing assets during a separation or divorce, provincial...

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My partner and I don't plan on getting married. Can we still get a prenup?

In Canada, a prenuptial agreement is specifically designed for couples who plan...

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When is the best time to get a relationship agreement?

The best time to get a relationship agreement varies from couple to couple and...

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What Should Be Included in a Prenuptial Agreement?

This guide covers the key things to include in a prenup, how to make a prenup...

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What Happens If I Get Divorced Without a Prenup?

Prenuptial agreements, often simply called prenups, are gaining traction in...

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What is a Cohabitation Agreement?

A cohabitation agreement is a legal tool that allows couples to set their own...

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Do You Need a Lawyer for a Prenup?

A prenup (short for prenuptial agreement) in Canada is a legal contract made...

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Why Prenups, Postnups, and Cohabitation Agreements Are a Smart Part of Your Financial Plan

When you think about financial planning, you might picture RRSPs, TFSAs, or...

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Why a Prenup or Cohabitation Agreement Should Be Part of Your Homebuying Checklist

Buying a home with your partner is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll...

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Postnuptial Vs Prenuptial

In Canada, prenuptial agreements (prenups) and postnuptial agreements (postnups)...

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What Is A Prenup?

A prenuptial agreement, commonly called a prenup, is a legal contract signed...

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I’m in a queer relationship. Can I still get a relationship agreement?

Yes, absolutely! In Canada, relationship agreements are available to couples...

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How to Navigate Property Division in Your Relationship Agreement

Property division is an important part of any relationship agreement, as it...

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Spousal Support Simplified: What You Should Know When Creating Your Prenup or Cohabitation Agreement

Spousal support, also sometimes called alimony, is a critical aspect of many...

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What happens if I divorce my partner and I don't have a prenup?

In Canada, if you don't have a prenuptial agreement (also known as a prenup)...

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What happens to our pets if we split up in British Columbia?

As of January 2024, there was a significant change in law that impacts pet owners...

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Do I need a cohabitation agreement?

In an era where relationships are increasingly diverse and dynamic, the concept...

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Should I get a prenup or a marriage agreement? What’s the difference?

When it comes to planning for the future, couples who are married, or intending...

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Pets and Property: Including Your Furry Friends in Your Relationship Agreement

For many couples, pets are cherished members of the family, and their well-being...

The best time to make a relationship agreement is when you move in together.

The next best time is now.