Frequently Asked Questions

There is no legally defined difference between these types of agreements — their names simply relate to the stage of the relationship when the agreement is made. Under BC’s Family Law Act, there is no distinction between any type of proactive family agreement. What matters is how the agreement is drafted and executed.

BC courts regularly enforce family agreements, and we follow the best practices that give yours the strongest chance of being upheld — full financial disclosure, independent legal advice for each partner, voluntary signing, and careful drafting that reflects what both parties actually understood and intended. That said, no lawyer can guarantee any agreement will hold up in every circumstance. Section 93 of the Family Law Act gives BC courts the power to set agreements aside if they find significant unfairness or procedural problems at the time of signing. Our job is to follow the practices that make that as unlikely as possible.

Drafting is a flat fee: $1,000–$2,000 for prenuptial, cohabitation, postnuptial, and common-law agreements, and $1,500–$2,500 for separation agreements. The flat fee covers preparation of your drafted agreement; legal advice, revisions, and negotiation are billed hourly at $150–$400, so you only pay for the support you need. Our uncontested divorce package is a $1,000 flat fee plus taxes. See the Pricing page for the full breakdown.

Yes. We draft separation agreements that settle property, debts, support, and parenting by agreement instead of in court. For divorce, we prepare a complete uncontested divorce package for a $1,000 flat fee plus taxes — because divorce documents must be sworn and filed by you, our role is supportive: we prepare every form correctly and hand it over with clear filing instructions. We do not represent clients in contested court proceedings.

The process typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on the complexity of your situation and how quickly both parties can provide the necessary information. We work efficiently to create a document that meets your needs without unnecessary delays.

It’s highly recommended that each partner has their own lawyer to review the agreement. This ensures the document is fair and provides each person with Independent Legal Advice — a legal requirement for the agreement to be enforceable.

Yes. The consultation is completely free, no obligation. During this call, you’ll speak with a member of our team who will gather information about your situation and help determine whether our services are the right fit.

You’re not legally required to have a lawyer draft your agreement, but it’s strongly recommended. A properly drafted agreement is much more likely to be enforceable if it’s ever challenged, and a lawyer ensures it’s clear, fair, and meets all the technical requirements of the Family Law Act.