Mazzeo Law Barristers & Solicitors Shares Expertise On Domestic Contracts

Ontario based law firm Mazzeo Law Barristers & Solicitors is reaching out to the community to explain domestic contracts. The firm, whose experience extends to all forms of Family Law, including but not limited to Divorce Law, Child Custody Law, Real Estate Law, and Will/Estate Law, has been serving the Vaughan, Ontario community for many years.

“A domestic contract is essentially a written agreement about your relationship,” Mazzeo Law says, “Both a marriage contract and cohabitation agreements are forms of domestic contracts. The former is between married spouses and the latter between common-law spouses, but they fall under the ‘domestic contract’ umbrella. These two deal with how you would divide property and pay spousal support if your relationship ends. What they don’t deal with is anything related to children. That would fall under a separation agreement, which is another kind of domestic contract that deals with plans for your children, as well as property division and spousal support.”

A couple may choose to enter into a domestic agreement to allocate assets or determine how spousal support will be paid at any time, whether this is before or after they get married or start living together. Similarly, it can also be done either before or after they separate. It is important to understand exactly what the agreement entails, such as the full spectrum of the benefits it holds for each party, before signing. More information about domestic contracts can be found here: Domestic Agreement Vaughan.

“Before anyone signs any domestic contract, it is vital that both parties understand the agreement,” emphasizes Mazzeo Law. “You don’t necessarily need a lawyer to make a domestic contract. Ideally, you should, but you can make a domestic contract without one. However, both you and your spouse should most definitely consult with your own lawyers before signing one. It’s not something that should be taken lightly. You should know the contract your signing inside out and you should also know the limitations of domestic contracts before entering into negotiations. For example, a domestic contract agreement cannot limit child support or a spouse’s rights in connection with a matrimonial home.”

Mazzeo Law Barristers & Solicitors is glad to help anyone that requires help with their domestic contracts. “If you need a lawyer to help you understand your domestic contracts, we’re here,” affirms Mazzeo Law. “Or, maybe, you want to write up a domestic contract and simply want a lawyer involved in the process. The Mazzeo Law team wields a great deal of expertise in structuring, designing, drafting, and executing relationship contracts and we are happy to assist you in any way we can.”

The law firm is also lending their services with other forms of family law. They state, “We have a wealth of experience and knowledge regarding various legal issues. Our areas of expertise are mainly focused on helping families resolve their legal issues. Every family, at some point or another, has to deal with one or more legal issues, which can be both emotionally and mentally taxing on all parties involved. It’s not easy to navigate these issues on your own because it just adds extra stress. This is where we come in. We have experts in all matters of family law, so whether you need a separation lawyer or an estate lawyer—or just someone to help you write your will—we’re here for you. We’ll handle all the parts of the process that pertain to the law and we will advocate for your rights on your behalf and ensure that your voice is heard.”

The firm’s reviews are evidence of their commitment to helping their clients. Evelyn T. says, “When I was going through my not-so-amicable breakup, I was referred to Paul Mazzeo by a friend of mine. I got in touch with him and not only did his team accommodate me very quickly but Paul also met me personally and helped me sort out my issue. His advice untangled all the twisted threads and helped me finally resolve everything. I can easily recommend them to anyone.”

Those who wish to learn more about Mazzeo Law Barristers & Solicitors may do so by visiting the firm’s website, which includes a contact form for convenient communications. Mazzeo Law Barristers & Solicitors also maintains a Facebook page where they post frequent updates and legal advice.