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A postnuptial agreement in Ontario (often called a postnup) is a marriage contract made after you are already married. Ontario’s Family Law Act allows married spouses to enter into a marriage contract dealing with property and support obligations, among other financial terms.
If you are looking for a postnuptial agreement lawyer in Toronto or a postnup lawyer in Ontario, Family Law Helps can draft or review an agreement built around clarity, proper disclosure, and enforceability under Ontario law.
Learn about postnuptial agreements and how we can help.
A postnup is a marriage contract Ontario spouses sign after marriage. The agreement can address your rights and obligations under the marriage or if the marriage ends, including:
A postnuptial agreement is commonly used when:
A postnuptial agreement is only effective if it aligns with Ontario’s legal requirements for domestic contracts and marriage contracts. We draft with those requirements in mind from the outset.
Agreements should be readable and realistic. We aim for language that is direct, consistent, and easy to apply.
Ontario law provides that a court may set aside a domestic contract (or a provision) if there was a failure to disclose significant assets or debts, if a party did not understand the nature or consequences, or on other contract-law grounds. We structure the process to reduce those risks.
A domestic contract (including a marriage contract) is generally unenforceable unless it is in writing, signed by the parties, and witnessed. We guide signing steps so execution issues do not undermine the agreement.
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