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A separation agreement is normally negotiated between previously intimate parties. This agreement normally provides clear rights and obligations as between spouses whether common law or marital. A separation agreement helps former spouses by providing finality and closure at the end of the relationship. With this closure, parties are able to move on with a more structured approach. When former spouses decide not to get a separation agreement, future conflicts may arise, especially when children are involved.  Issues can arise such as who pays the child's university expenses or what portion does each party pay? A party can become unemployed and now seeks spousal maintenance. The separation agreement makes all these obligations clear. The need for a separation agreement further arises when a party moves on and finds a new partner. He/she will be entering this relationship without full closure as it relates to previous relationship Bonus tip: it is much easier on the emoti...

So now that we have gotten the requirements out the way, we have overcome one hurdle. The next step is providing the necessary information. Divorce Information Checklist Full name of both you and your spouse Occupation of both you and your spouse Address of both you and your spouse Marriage details - Including the date of the marriage, place of marriage and marriage officer * Name and date of birth of any child/children of the marriage (if any) Separation date Reason for irretrievable breakdown Income of both you and your spouse Your position as it regards care, control and custody of child (if any) Applications being claimed - Such as maintenance Information regarding arrangements for the child (if any) - Including health and education Thinking of getting a divorce? Well no worries, let's talk legal!