Legal Matters
How to Preserve Your Spousal Rights Before Separation, Divorce or Death
BY: VALERIE DYE For the most part, discussions about property division and equalization arise in relation to separation, divorce or
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Tax Deduction for Spousal Support Payments
BY: VALERIE DYE Former spouses or common-law partners who pay spousal support may be able to benefit from tax deductions
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Designating A Home As A Matrimonial Home
BY: VALERIE DYE Most persons are aware of the legal consequences that attach to a matrimonial home when parties separate.
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Post-Separation Increase in Value of Matrimonial Property- Who Benefits?
BY: VALERIE DYE The issue of increase in value of matrimonial property becomes relevant when parties try to deal with
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Division Of Assets After A Short Marriage
BY: VALERIE DYE Under the Family Law Act (the Act), where one party owns a home prior to marriage and
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Pension Division Under The Pensions Benefits Act: What Spouses Need To Know
BY VALERIE DYE Under the Family Law Act ‘property’ or ‘net family property’ includes all an individual’s property including his
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Ways of Ensuring Safety for Children Amidst Parenting Concerns
BY VALERIE DYE In dealing with custody issues the courts are concerned that the child should have as much contact
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Unjust Enrichment and Common Law Spouses
BY VALERIE DYE It is now known that common law couples are not automatically entitled to share in assets owned
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Protecting Gifts and Inheritance During Marriage
BY VALERIE DYE In matrimonial proceedings, the general rule is that gifts and inheritances do not form part of net
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Using the Separation Agreement to Protect Your Estate
BY VALERIE DYE When parties execute a Separation Agreement their main intention is to outline their rights and obligation as
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