Common use of CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE Clause in Contracts

CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE. I, , Barrister and Solicitor, have reviewed the attached Mediation/Arbitration Agreement (the "Agreement") and have fully explained to my client the meaning and intent of the Agreement and have given to her independent legal advice prior to the Agreement being signed. I have also explained to my client that the Agreement is a "domestic contract" within the meaning of the Family Law Act, and as such, a court may set aside the Agreement under various circumstances about which I have informed him/her. In my opinion, my client is aware of the need for financial disclosure existing when this Agreement is made, understand the nature or consequences of this Agreement, and is not signing this Agreement as a result of any undue influence placed upon her by any person. I have screened my client for power imbalances and domestic violence and I hereby confirm that I am satisfied that my client is fully able to participate and instruct counsel in this mediation/arbitration. Date ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CLIENT I, , confirm that I have received independent legal advice. I have read the above Certificate, and I understand and agree with the statements set out in it. Date PARTY 1 – CONTACT INFORMATION Full Name: Address: Telephone Numbers: Home: Business: Other: Email address: PARTY 2 – CONTACT INFORMATION Full Name: Address: Telephone Numbers: Home: Business: Other:

CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE. I, , Barrister and Solicitor, have reviewed the attached Mediation/Arbitration Agreement (the "Agreement") and have fully explained to my client the meaning and intent of the Agreement and have given to her independent legal advice prior to the Agreement being signed. I have also explained to my client that the Agreement is a "domestic contract" within the meaning of the Family Law Act, and as such, a court may set aside the Agreement under various circumstances about which I have informed him/her. In my opinion, my client is aware of the need for financial disclosure existing when this Agreement is made, understand the nature or consequences of this Agreement, and is not signing this Agreement as a result of any undue influence placed upon her by any person. I have screened my client for power imbalances and domestic violence and I hereby confirm that I am satisfied that my client is fully able to participate and instruct counsel in this mediation/arbitration. Date ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CLIENT I, , confirm that I have received independent legal advice. I have read the above Certificate, and I understand and agree with the statements set out in it. Date PARTY 1 – CONTACT INFORMATION Full Name: Address: Telephone Numbers: Home: Business: Other: Email address: PARTY 2 – CONTACT INFORMATION Full Name: Address: Telephone Numbers: Home: Business: Other:Date