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This section provides an introduction to separation agreements, discusses how separation agreements are formed, and describes the legal requirements of separation agreements. It also looks at the typical subjects of separation agreements in some detail. In addition, it discusses the effect of reconciliation on separation agreements. | This section provides an introduction to separation agreements, discusses how separation agreements are formed, and describes the legal requirements of separation agreements. It also looks at the typical subjects of separation agreements in some detail. In addition, it discusses the effect of reconciliation on separation agreements. | ||
<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br /> | |||
Look for explanations under this heading to read about recent changes to family law affecting the information provided in this section. | |||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
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Of course, separation agreements aren't for everyone. There must be a certain basic amount of mutual <span class="noglossary">trust</span> and good faith, and each party must have a certain flexibility and a willingness to accommodate the other side. A separation agreement will not be appropriate where a couple are so filled with anger, jealousy, or stubbornness that even a basic level of mutual respect is absent and dialogue is not possible. | Of course, separation agreements aren't for everyone. There must be a certain basic amount of mutual <span class="noglossary">trust</span> and good faith, and each party must have a certain flexibility and a willingness to accommodate the other side. A separation agreement will not be appropriate where a couple are so filled with anger, jealousy, or stubbornness that even a basic level of mutual respect is absent and dialogue is not possible. | ||
<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br /> | |||
The ''Family Law Act'' and, as a result of recent changes, the ''Divorce Act'' both encourage people to resolve their family law problems other than through court. | |||
==Alternatives to separation agreements== | ==Alternatives to separation agreements== | ||