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Sample Retainer

SAMPLE RETAINER

To:

Gary A. Beaulne

Barrister and Solicitor

3700 Steeles Avenue West

Suite 401

Woodbridge, Ontario

L4L 8K8

Re:

Name of client

Re: matter

[name of client], hereby retain Gary A. Beaulne (“you”), to act as my solicitor in my

family law matter between myself and [name of opposing party].

Scope of Service

You are authorized and instructed to take all action and do all things necessary and

proper in the conduct of my case, including if necessary, one or more of the following:

Negotiate and draft a cohabitation agreement, marriage contract, or parenting

agreement;

Negotiate and draft a comprehensive (interim or final) separation agreement or

other domestic contract;

Institute or oppose proceedings in court including proceedings pursuant to the

Family Law Act, the Divorce Act, the Children’s Law Reform Act and the Child

and Family Services Act;

Obtain a divorce only on an uncontested basis.

I, [name of client], hereby request and authorize you to act for me in connection

generally with the above matter and to take whatever steps you, in your sole discretion

with prior consultation with me, deem appropriate or advisable, unless under

circumstances which prevent such prior consultation and, in your opinion, require

immediate action. In such circumstances you are hereby authorized to do anything

necessary for the protection of my interests and to act as my solicitor therein in such

manner as you may deem expedient and proper.

I understand that you may and I hereby authorize you to, at your sole discretion after

consultation with me, retain and employ accountants, actuaries, other counsel, as well

Sample Retainer