Can a mediator write a separation agreement?

A mediator can help draft a separation agreement, but it should be reviewed by lawyers before finalizing. While family mediators play a valuable role in helping couples negotiate and document the terms of their separation, they cannot provide legal advice or create legally binding agreements on their own. Their primary functions include: Facilitating discussions between separating partners Documenting agreed-upon terms and conditions Creating a draft separation agreement framework Helping couples reach mutually acceptable solutions For the agreement to be legally enforceable, each party should have their own independent legal counsel review the final document. This ensures the agreement protects both parties' rights and meets all provincial legal requirements.

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A mediator can help draft a separation agreement, but it should be reviewed by lawyers before finalizing.

While family mediators play a valuable role in helping couples negotiate and document the terms of their separation, they cannot provide legal advice or create legally binding agreements on their own. Their primary functions include:

Facilitating discussions between separating partners
Documenting agreed-upon terms and conditions
Creating a draft separation agreement framework
Helping couples reach mutually acceptable solutions

For the agreement to be legally enforceable, each party should have their own independent legal counsel review the final document. This ensures the agreement protects both parties’ rights and meets all provincial legal requirements.