Is a separation agreement binding or binding?

The court in Scott v. Lloyd also noted that “courts are expected to grant considerable deference to separation agreements. Courts have recognized that it is desirable that separating spouses settle their affairs, when possible, through the negotiation of separation agreements and that such settlements will only be encouraged if, as a general rule, they are upheld by the courts. It is important for parties to an agreement to be able to rely upon it as final and binding” (at para. 217).