While the general assumption is that matrimonial property will be divided equally between divorcing spouses, the reality is that a truly fair settlement may not be a 50-50 split. In one of our previous posts, we discussed how each spouse’s net family property is figured and how those figures are…
There is a fundamental connection between all divorce-related matters, including matrimonial property, spousal support, child support and child custody. An oversight or lack of strategy in one of these areas could affect all of the others, so it is crucial that parties going through a divorce have legal counsel early…
In Ontario, the Family Law Act provides rules for how property will be divided between legally married spouses who are going through divorce. However, the Family Law Act does not apply if you and the party from whom you’re splitting were in a common-law relationship. There is also no absolute…
Each province in Canada has its own laws regarding the division of matrimonial property at divorce. In Ontario, the Family Law Act is the applicable law for dividing property between divorcing spouses. The law provides that each spouse can keep his or her own property, but any increase in property…
A primary point of contention in many divorces is the question of who will remain in the matrimonial home after the spouses have separated and until the divorce is finalized. Regardless of whose name is on the title, both spouses have a right to stay in the home, though the…
Ontario couples who are seeking a divorce may be interested in information about how property is divided at the end of a marriage. While marital property is split evenly, other property may be subject to a statutory payment formula. The property division process that happens when a married couple divorces…