Can I Draft My Own Marriage Agreement?

In this video, Jason Lane, a family law associate at Woitzik Polsinelli LLP, addresses a question many people have: Can I draft my own marriage agreement? While it’s legally possible to write your own contract or use a downloadable kit, Jason outlines the risks of doing so without legal guidance.

He explains that a lawyer not only brings important legal considerations to the table—often ones neither party has thought of—but also ensures the agreement is legally binding. Under Ontario’s Family Law Act, courts can set aside agreements if financial disclosure is incomplete or if either party did not fully understand what they were signing. Having legal representation helps protect both parties and strengthens the enforceability of the agreement.

Contact Jason directly at jason@durhamlawyer.ca for more information.