Alberta Reconciliation Agreement

A reconciling couple can set out in writing how property, custody and support issues will be handled if they split up again with this Reconciliation Agreement for Alberta.

• The spouses agree to each take active roles in raising and nurturing the children, and to consult with each other on important issues such as health care, education and religion.
• Child support will be paid in accordance with the Federal Child Support Guidelines or as amended by court order.
• Both parents will contribute to the child's medical and dental expenses that are not covered by insurance.
• If they separate again, the custodial parent will have possession of the matrimonial home and the other parent will have no interest in or claim to it.
• Each party will pay its own debts, own its own property, and be solely entitled to its own pension and RRSP contributions.
• Each party gives up any claim to the other's estate.
• The parties intend that the Agreement survive any divorce judgment.
• You will need to see a lawyer prior to signing the Agreement, to obtain independent legal advice and ensure that you understand what you are signing.

Breaking up is hard to do, but you can make dealing with it a lot easier by signing this Alberta Reconciliation Agreement.