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- Courts Can Take Steps to Protect a Spouse’s Interests When Navigating Cross-Border Divorce Issues
Cross-border aspects of separation and divorce can be complicated, especially since proceedings that are commenced in a different jurisdiction may impact issues such as property division or support. While there are limited grounds for a Canadian court to decline to recognize a foreign divorce, there … Read more »
- A Spouse Cannot Unilaterally Sell a Matrimonial Home
Ontario legislation grants special status to a married couple’s matrimonial home, making it different from other property. Where only one spouse is on title, some safeguards protect a non-titled spouse’s interest in a matrimonial home. Additionally, spousal consent will be required before any proper … Read more »
- Can a Claimant’s Bankruptcy Limit Equitable Property Claims?
A spouse’s bankruptcy can intersect with family law and complicate family law issues, such as dividing assets and resolving property claims. And a bankruptcy before a separation can impact the division of property. This is because, upon bankruptcy, the bankrupt’s property vests in the bankruptcy tru … Read more »
- The Complexities of Joint Property Ownership in Brief Marriages
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Qu v. Zhang, 2025 ONCA 391, offers a compelling lens into the intersection of family law and property rights. At its core, this case involves a brief marriage, international parties, and a significant financial dispute surrounding the beneficial ownership of … Read more »
- A Court May Discount a Debt That Reduces a Party’s Net Family Property
To determine the equalization payment, each spouse must calculate their net family property, which takes into account the value of their debts and assets on both the separation date and the date of marriage. When a party claims to owe a debt, courts can assess the value of that liability and, in som … Read more »