Negotiating a fair agreement and entering into a legally binding written agreement outside of the court process can be difficult after a separation. Berry Family Law can provide you with representation to in the process of negotiating a settlement and drafting a legally binding domestic contract, whether it is an Interim Separation Agreement (a temporary agreement to address parenting and support issues during the period of transition) a Final Separation Agreement ( a final binding contract that resolves the parenting, support and property issues) or a Parenting Plan (a contract regarding the decision-making and parenting time (custody and access) issues only.

If you have attended a mediation process and require Independent Legal Advice on the terms of your negotiated settlement, Berry Family Law lawyers can review the agreement to give you the peace of mind that the agreement is fair, reasonable and final. Sometime circumstances change after an agreement is signed, and terms around parenting or support need to be reviewed, the agreement usually sets out a dispute resolution process. Examples of when an Amending Agreement may be required is when a child graduates from high school or university, a support payor retires or is terminated, or a spousal support recipient’s income or relationship status changes. Berry Family Law will assist you in negotiating, drafting and signing off on an Amending Agreement when your existing Separation Agreement needs to be changed.