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A separation agreement sets out each person’s rights with respect to important separation matters upon separation, such as child custody and child support. These matters can also be dealt with upfront, prior to separation, in cohabitation or pre-nuptial/marriage agreements. However, in certain circumstances, a court may disregard the provisions of these domestic contracts. This article looks at the circumstances in which separation agreements may be disregarded by the courts. This article also covers a decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in which an order was made for parenting time that differed from the provisions of a prior separation agreement.