A separation agreement is a legally binding contract between separating spouses that outlines the division of assets, including real estate and investment properties, debts, and financial responsibilities. For Canadian real estate investors, this document is critical as it determines property ownership transfers, buyout terms, and how mortgage obligations will be handled during the dissolution of a marriage or common-law partnership.
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