Dayana Romero
Qualified Mediator
- Registered Psychotherapist
- Qualified Mediator · ADRIO / ADRIC
- 17+ years across conflict resolution and mediation
- Sessions in English and Spanish
Hamilton · Ancaster · Virtual Across Ontario
Postnuptial Agreements in Toronto & Ontario
You are not ending anything. You are putting words around what you have already built together.
Marriage shifted. The right paperwork can catch up. Mediated and drafted by a Qualified Mediator. Signed with confidence.
"Asking for a Postnup is not a red flag. It is a planning decision."
Qualified Mediator (ADRIO / ADRIC)
Two Ontario offices · Hamilton and Ancaster
Free 30-minute consultation
Free Consultation
Start your Postnuptial Agreement.
Tell us where you are in the conversation. We'll reply within 24 hours to schedule a free 30-minute call.
Typical timeline
Lawyer-only: 8 to 16 weeksMediation: 4 to 8 weeks
Typical cost
Lawyer-only: two firms billing hourlyMediation: flat fee, quoted after consult
Who decides
Lawyer-only: two firms negotiate the termsMediation: you and your partner do
Serving Toronto, the GTA, and Ontario-wide by secure virtual session. In-person at Hamilton and Ancaster.
Our Team
A mediation team that brings both legal insight and an understanding of human dynamics to every case.
While most practices offer one or the other, we ensure each conversation is handled with care and every agreement is shaped with a clear understanding of its intended outcome.
Moira Wallace
Qualified Mediator
- Corporate Lawyer
- Qualified Mediator · ADRIO / ADRIC
- Notary Public · Commissioner of Oaths
- 29+ years drafting and reviewing agreements
Robin Dhaliwal
Qualified Mediator
- Registered Psychotherapist
- Qualified Mediator · ADRIO / ADRIC
- English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
- Trained in high-conflict de-escalation
This is for couples who:
Putting words around what you have already built.
Most couples who reach out recognize themselves in one or more of these.
Inheritance, business equity, or property has changed since the wedding.
Started a company together, or one of you did, and want to formalize who owns what.
Kids changed the math, and you want a clearer plan than the default.
Did not sign a Prenuptial Agreement and now wish you had.
Want the same person you married, with cleaner paperwork underneath.
Just want the paperwork that should have been done at the start.
Worried bringing this up will signal trouble. It can do the opposite. A well-mediated Postnuptial Agreement is a way both people walk forward with the same information.
If any of those landed, talk to a mediator before you sign anything.
The first call is free, private, and 30 minutes. No commitment. We will tell you honestly whether mediation fits your situation.
How It Works
A clear path from first call to signed agreement.
01
Free 30-minute consultation
Private and virtual. We listen, you ask questions, and we tell you honestly whether mediation is the right path for your situation. No obligation.
02
Confidential intake with each party
We meet separately with each partner so we understand the full picture before anyone sits at the same table. This is where most cases save weeks.
03
Joint mediation, written agreement
Typically two to three sessions. Each side has space to be heard. The final agreement is drafted and reviewed with one of our Qualified Mediators.
A Real Ontario Practice
You are not booking a faceless online service.
We are a working mediation practice with offices in Hamilton and Ancaster. Most consultations happen virtually for convenience, but you can sit down with us in person any time during the file. The reception above is where most files begin.
- Two physical Ontario offices, not a virtual address.
- Regulated by ADRIO and ADRIC. Real Ontario credentials.
- Every agreement reviewed by a Qualified Mediator before signing.
Mediation vs Lawyer-Only
Why more Ontario couples are choosing mediator-led drafting.
Most Ontario couples have two ways to put this agreement in place: each side hires their own lawyer and the firms negotiate, or you sit with a neutral Qualified Mediator together. Here is how the two approaches typically compare.
| Lawyer-Only (typical) | Step Mediated (typical) | |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 8 to 16 weeks (firms negotiating) | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Cost | Two separate law firms negotiating | One flat fee,* quoted clearly after your free consultation. |
| Privacy | Confidential between firms | Fully confidential |
| Who decides | Lawyers negotiate the terms | You and your partner |
| Tone | Two firms drafting against each other | Shared mediator, both partners on the same team |
Outcomes and timelines vary by case. Mediation is not legal advice. Independent Legal Advice (ILA) from your own lawyer is required for each party before signing in Ontario. Mediation sessions are confidential except for statutory exceptions.
More Ontario couples are mediating Postnups, not litigating them. Yours can too.
Get a free 30-minute consultation. Walk away with a clear, honest read on whether mediation fits your situation, with no obligation.
Honest Note
When mediation is not the right next step.
We do not take every file. Mediation is not appropriate when there is active abuse, untreated addiction, an active restraining order, or when either party is not safe in the same conversation. If any of that fits your situation, tell us on the first call. We will say so directly and point you to the right resource. Honesty on our end before money changes hands.
Common Questions
You probably want to know.
Is what we agree on legally binding?
The mediation produces a Marriage Contract (Postnuptial Agreement) drafted by one of our Qualified Mediators. Each party reviews it with their own Independent Legal Advice (ILA) before signing. Marriage Contracts in Ontario are domestic contracts under section 52 of the Family Law Act; once properly executed it is enforceable as a domestic contract.
What if my spouse won't agree to mediate?
This is one of the most common questions and one we handle for you. One of our Qualified Mediators can reach out to your partner directly with a private, neutral invitation with their permission. Many partners agree once they hear from a neutral mediator rather than from the other spouse. We cannot predict how your partner will respond, but the neutral approach changes the dynamic for many people. The first call is also free for both of you.
How private is mediation?
Mediation in Ontario is confidential. Sessions, notes, and discussions are not part of the public record and cannot be used as evidence in court. The only statutory exceptions are situations involving child safety, elder abuse, or imminent threats of harm. We explain this in plain language at your first call.
Do I still need my own lawyer?
It is highly recommended that each party have their own Independent Legal Advice (ILA) from their own lawyer before signing. That is a separate step from mediation. Our Qualified Mediators draft and review the agreement internally for completeness and consistency, which reduces the back-and-forth at the ILA stage.
What does it cost?
The first 30-minute consultation is free. After that, mediation is quoted on a flat fee rate. Most Postnuptial Agreement files run two to three sessions, though outcomes and timelines vary. Mediation fees are separate from Independent Legal Advice, which each party arranges through their own lawyer.
Is asking for a Postnuptial Agreement admitting trouble?
No. The most common reasons are new wealth, a new business, an inheritance, kids, or simply realising the default rules don't match what you both want. Many of our Postnuptial Agreement clients are stable couples doing planning, not couples in distress.
Do you need a triggering event to do this?
No, but most clients have one. New asset, new business, new child, or a clarifying conversation about what each of you brought and built. We help you put words around the actual decision underneath.
Is a Postnuptial Agreement enforceable in Ontario the same way a Prenup is?
Yes. Postnuptial Agreements (also called Marriage Contracts under Ontario's Family Law Act) are enforceable when both parties have full financial disclosure, Independent Legal Advice, and sign without duress. Our drafting and ILA process protects all three.
How long until we have a signed agreement?
Most Postnuptial Agreement files complete in 4 to 8 weeks from intake to signed agreement, including Independent Legal Advice. Files with significant new assets or complex business interests can take longer, though every file is different.
Book your free 30-minute consultation.
On the phone or virtual. We'll listen, ask a few questions, and tell you honestly whether mediation is the right next step. No obligation.