The assessment and division of family property are often some of the most time-consuming and contentious issues in a separation or divorce. In Alberta, property division is governed under the Matrimonial Property Act. When spouses divorce, the court will generally divide all net family property equally. If one spouse receives property worth more than their… Continue reading 4 Types of Property that Do Not Have to be Split in a Divorce
Category: Matrimonial Home
Orders for Exclusive Possession of a Matrimonial Home in Alberta
When getting separated or divorced, one of the first issues a couple must deal with, aside from determining interim terms for the care and parenting of their children, if applicable, is how to deal with the matrimonial home, or the family home, as it is sometimes known in Alberta. In some cases, a couple may… Continue reading Orders for Exclusive Possession of a Matrimonial Home in Alberta
Occupation Rent & The Matrimonial Home
When a couple splits after sharing a matrimonial home, it is common for one half of the couple to remain in the home for some amount of time, especially if there are minor children involved. Parents generally do not want to upend their children’s lives if they don’t need to, and so one parent will… Continue reading Occupation Rent & The Matrimonial Home