The applicant sought a divorce, and the respondent counterclaimed to set aside their separation agreement, arguing she signed it under duress, without independent legal advice, without understanding it, and without proper financial disclosure.
The court found that the respondent, who had been the bookkeeper for the applicant's business, fully understood the agreement and the parties' financial situation.
The court held there was no duress, no material non-disclosure, and no unforeseen circumstances that would render the spousal support waiver unconscionable.
The respondent's claims were dismissed, and the separation agreement was upheld.
