Is MyselfRep.com® a law firm?
No. MyselfRep.com® is document automation software, not a law firm and not a legal aid service. It was created by a 25-year family lawyer to help Canadians prepare legally sound documents on their own. If you need full legal representation, a licensed family lawyer is the right choice. The platform makes targeted legal help available when you need it.
Does it work in my province?
Yes. MyselfRep.com® generates province-specific documents tailored to your jurisdiction's family law rules. You select your province when you start, and the platform adjusts the clauses, forms, and calculators accordingly.
How long does it actually take?
Most people complete a first draft in a single sitting, usually under an hour. You can save your progress and return anytime. Once you finish, your Word document is ready to download immediately.
What if my situation is complicated?
The platform still helps, but for high-conflict cases, unusual asset structures, or situations involving domestic violence, the Done With You option puts a real family lawyer beside you for 90 minutes. You get the platform and the legal judgment in one sitting.
Can a lawyer review what I create?
Yes. The $39 per month subscription gets you a free lawyer consult instantly, another every six months, and five custom form requests per month. Or book Done With You for a dedicated 90-minute review with a family lawyer.
Is my information private?
Yes. Everything you enter is confidential and stored securely. Nothing is shared with third parties. Your documents belong to you.
Will this represent me in court?
No. MyselfRep.com® prepares your documents and gives you the guidance to move forward, but it does not appear or represent you in court. You stay self-represented, with the option to add lawyer support whenever you want it.
What do I receive after I pay?
You get immediate access to your selected wizard or package, the ability to generate and download your documents as fully editable Word files, the Child Support Guideline Calculator where it applies, 12 months of access, and weekly online tutorials with a family law professional.
Can I start with one package and add another later?
Yes. Start with the package that fits your situation now and add another later as your needs change. Your access and your work carry forward, so nothing is lost.
What do I need before I start?
Just your basic information and the facts of your family situation, such as details about your relationship, any children, income, and property. You select your province, answer plain-language questions, and the platform builds your documents from your answers. You can save and return anytime.
How much does a separation agreement cost in Canada?
A lawyer-drafted separation agreement often runs $2,000 to $7,000 or more once independent legal advice for each spouse is added, and contested matters climb higher. Generic online templates cost $30 to $100 but carry real legal risk. MyselfRep.com® sits in between: lawyer-built, province-specific documents from your own answers, starting at $149, with no retainer and optional lawyer support.
Do I need a lawyer to make a separation agreement?
No. In Canada you are allowed to prepare your own separation agreement; the law does not require a lawyer. What matters is that the agreement is complete, accurate, properly signed and witnessed, and that both people understand it and have exchanged honest financial disclosure. You can add a lawyer review through MyselfRep.com® without paying a full retainer.
Why do banks ask for a separation agreement?
Most banks require a signed separation agreement before they will process a mortgage or refinance when one spouse is buying out the other's interest in the family home. The agreement shows how property and debts are divided, which the lender needs before adjusting the mortgage. Having yours done early keeps refinancing on track.