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Signing something?
Get a second opinion.

Maybe it is

a prenup that has you worried.a separation agreement.a document everyone calls “standard”.a severance package.a loan guarantee.an agreement their lawyer drafted.a settlement release.a fertility agreement.

Your own lawyer. One flat fee.
Plain-English advice before you sign.

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Flat fee from $450 + HST100% onlineYour lawyer only

Know what you are signing

A lawyer who acts only for you.

That is independent legal advice. If signing is not in your interest, you will hear the real legal picture before you decide.

Your own lawyer

Not the other side's. Fully on yours.

Plain English

What you give up. What could happen later.

The real picture

If it is not viable to sign, we say so.

Affordable and flat

One flat fee. Full advice. No surprises.

Document review, a private consultation and your lawyer's independent advice are covered by one flat fee. Nothing extra is charged without your approval.

Marriage contract

$450

plus HST

Separation agreement

$550

plus HST

Cohabitation and others

From $450

plus HST. Quoted before you pay.

Advice does not guarantee an outcome or that an agreement is enforceable. Your lawyer decides independently whether to issue a certificate.

Our services

Life's important agreements.

Family law is our flagship. Other fees are quoted after a quick scope check.

Family

Marriage, cohabitation, separation and settlement agreements.

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Fertility

Surrogacy, donor, embryo and co-parenting.

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Employment

Contracts, severance and releases.

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Settlements

Full and final releases and debt deals.

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Real estate

Guarantees, transfers and title changes.

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Business

Shareholder, partnership and guarantees.

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How it works

Five simple steps.

Each step unlocks the next. Your dashboard always shows what to do.

1

Upload

Send us your agreement.

2

Tell us more

A short intake.

3

Sign retainer

Review and e-sign.

4

Pay

One flat fee, secure.

5

Request a time

We book a private video call.

Invite-only reviews

Reviews from verified clients only.

Only verified clients can review, by private invitation after their ILA.

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Legal Resources

Plain-language guides for Ontarians.

Short, plain-English guides for Ontarians. Placeholders for now.

Independent Legal Advice

What is independent legal advice, and why does it matter?

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Cohabitation Agreements

Cohabitation agreements in Ontario: what to understand first

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Financial Disclosure

Why financial disclosure matters before you sign

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Community

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FAQs

Quick answers.

What is independent legal advice?

A lawyer who acts only for you explains the agreement before you sign. They decide independently whether to give ILA and issue any certificate.

Am I a client when I register?

No. You become a client only under a signed retainer, after the office accepts your matter.

What does the flat fee cover?

Document review, a private consultation and independent advice. Anything extra needs your written approval.

Is it online?

Yes. Consultations are private video calls.

Does ILA guarantee my agreement holds up?

No. It is advice to help you decide whether to sign.

Is seekILA available outside Ontario?

We provide Ontario legal services. If you live elsewhere, the office will tell you at assessment whether it can act.

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