Looking for help? Easy Path Divorce offers flat-fee services for separation agreement in Ontario. A lawyer-drafted separation agreement for a flat $899 + HST.
The cost of a separation agreement in Ontario ranges from almost nothing for a template to many thousands of dollars for a negotiated agreement with hourly lawyers. Here’s what drives the price and what you can expect to pay in 2026.
Separation agreement cost by option
| Option | What you get | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Free template / DIY | Generic document you complete yourself | Free to low |
| Online services | Questionnaire-generated agreement | Low to moderate |
| Mediation | A neutral mediator helps you agree (drafting may be extra) | Varies by hours |
| Flat-fee law firm | Lawyer-drafted from your agreed terms | Hundreds to a few thousand |
| Hourly family lawyer | Advice, negotiation and drafting | Often thousands; more if contested |
Easy Path Divorce charges a flat $899 plus HST for a standard separation agreement based on terms you’ve already agreed.
What affects the cost
- How much you already agree on. Negotiation is the biggest cost driver.
- Complexity: businesses, multiple properties, pensions or significant debts.
- Children: parenting schedules and support calculations add detail.
- Revisions: back-and-forth over wording takes time.
- Hourly vs flat fee: flat fees give certainty; hourly billing doesn’t.
Don’t forget independent legal advice
Each spouse should get independent legal advice before signing, from a different lawyer. It isn’t required by law, but it makes the agreement much harder to challenge. Each person usually pays for their own advice, so budget for it.
Cheap vs costly in the long run
A low-cost template can become the most expensive option if it’s unclear, unenforceable or missing key terms. Fixing an agreement later, or litigating over it, costs far more than getting it right the first time. Read the separation agreement template guide for the trade-offs.
How to keep your separation agreement affordable
- Settle the big decisions first, with or without a mediator.
- Gather financial documents early: income, assets, debts and pensions.
- Choose a flat fee so you know the price up front.
- Keep revisions focused.
Separation agreement + divorce
Married couples often need both. With Easy Path Divorce, a separation agreement ($899) plus a complete uncontested divorce ($599 plus court fees) totals far less than typical hourly fees.
Get a fixed-price agreement
See our lawyer-drafted separation agreement in Ontario: $899 plus HST, no hourly billing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average cost of a separation agreement in Ontario?
It varies widely. A flat-fee agreement can cost under $1,000, while hourly lawyers commonly charge a few thousand dollars or more, especially for complex finances or negotiations.
Is there a cheap separation agreement option in Ontario?
Templates are the cheapest but riskiest. A flat-fee, lawyer-drafted agreement, such as ours at $899 plus HST, is an affordable middle ground.
Does the other spouse have to pay for their own lawyer?
Usually, yes. Each spouse should get independent legal advice, and each typically pays for their own.
Separation Agreement Ontario: A lawyer-drafted separation agreement for a flat $899 + HST.
Get your separation agreement draftedThis article is general legal information for Ontario residents, not legal advice about your situation. Laws, court forms and fees change; contact us to confirm how they apply to you.