When you get divorced and you split up your property, one important designation to understand in Canada is that of the matrimonial home. This can be a home or property that you own both on the day you get divorced … Continue reading
If you’re getting divorced in Canada and you or your spouse has a pension plan, you’ll want to know exactly how it is meant to be divided. After all, this is a source of continuous income, so it’s one of … Continue reading
When British Columbia residents who are participants in pension plans go through a divorce, their plan interests are normally subject to property division. If part of the pension benefits are disability payments, the person’s spouse may be entitled to receive … Continue reading
When two spouses are getting a divorce in British Columbia, their family property and debt is equally divided between them, unless they have a legal agreement that states otherwise. Their marital home is included in this, so the spouses have … Continue reading
Divorcing spouses in British Columbia sometimes wonder who will be expected to pay debts that have been taken on during a marriage. Family debts are generally divided equally in the same way as marital assets, but there are exceptions to … Continue reading