Family Law
Independent Legal Advice
Independent legal advice, often called ILA, means getting advice from your own lawyer before signing an agreement. In family law, ILA is commonly needed for separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, postnuptial agreements, and other domestic contracts.
Devgun Family Law provides independent legal advice in Edmonton for clients who need to understand an agreement before signing.
What Independent Legal Advice Does
Independent legal advice helps confirm that you understand the agreement, your rights and obligations, and the legal consequences of signing. It also gives you a chance to ask questions about terms that may be unclear, unfair, incomplete, or risky.
ILA is not just a signature appointment. A lawyer must have enough time to review the agreement, ask questions, assess disclosure, and explain the practical consequences.
When ILA Is Commonly Needed
You may need independent legal advice before signing:
- A separation agreement
- A prenuptial agreement
- A cohabitation agreement
- A postnuptial agreement
- A property settlement
- A support waiver or support agreement
- A mediated agreement or minutes of settlement
What to Send Before Your Appointment
To make the appointment useful, send the full agreement in advance along with financial disclosure, schedules, property information, income documents, and any background information needed to understand the agreement.