Dividing property can be the most complex and contentious part of a divorce. Not only is there money and property on the line, but the resulting agreement can have a tremendous impact on a person’s financial stability after a divorce. [...read full post]
Take a minute and think about all the things you own. You probably start thinking about homes and cars you have, but also think about everything in your home, your garage and any storage facilities you might have. These items [...read full post]
When you end your marriage or common-law partnership, dividing your property can be one of the most contentious elements of the split. Property can represent both a financial and emotional investment, and parties typically want to protect those investments.
Deciding not to get married doesn’t mean that couples are not committed to each other.
However, if these relationships end, parties can face similar challenges to people who get divorced, including who gets to keep which property. This is especially [...read full post]
We have previously written about excluded property and then about emerging confusion regarding Excluded Property under the Family Law Act. As a general principle a spouse who brings an asset into a relationship is entitled to keep the value of [...read full post]