Sentences with phrase «matrimonial division of assets»

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Thus, said the judge, and by reference to White v White [2001] 1 AC 596, [2001] 1 All ER 1, «each party has contributed equally to the marriage» But for the séparation de biens marital property agreement, the judge took the view that he was «satisfied that, applying s 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973), giving first consideration to the welfare while minors of the three minor children and applying the checklist in s 25 (2), this would undoubtedly be a case for equal division of the assets».

Both cases dealt with an ante-nuptial, or pre-nuptial, agreement and the weight which should be given to it on division of the parties» assets in matrimonial financial order proceedings.

Section 112 of Singapore's Women's Charter empowers the courts to order such division of matrimonial assets as they deem «just and equitable» and requires the courts to consider a host of specified factors in making that decision.

Such factors include «any agreement between the parties with respect to the ownership and division of the matrimonial assets made in contemplation of divorce.»

Moreover, we are experienced in representing individuals in complex and contentious trust and probate cases, as well as handling a host of matrimonial and family law disputes, including matters involving foreign marriages and the division of high value matrimonial assets.

A Singapore court that grants a judgment of divorce, judicial separation or nullity of marriage, has the power to order division between the parties of any matrimonial asset or the sale of any such asset and the division between the parties of the proceeds of the sale of any such asset «in such proportions as the court thinks just and equitable.»

The judge made an order for divorce and dealt with matters such as where the children would live, sale of the matrimonial home, and division of assets, but he expressly made no order with respect to spousal support.

Resolution of the major issues in a divorce case, including child custody, spousal support and property division, can often flow directly from who has possession of the matrimonial home, usually the family's largest asset, at the time of separation.

Nancy Cellucci, Associate, Family Law Nancy's Family Law practice includes all areas of law that involve families, including issues of custody, access, child and spousal support and division of matrimonial assets.

In Scots law, if an inherited asset is not «converted» to matrimonial property during the course of the marriage, it can not be taken into account in the financial division.

If the Princess succeeds in getting her case heard in the English courts, she will benefit from the judge taking an equal division of matrimonial assets as a starting point.

The Scots lawyer would counter that by emphasising the primacy of equal division of matrimonial assets in Scots law (rather than a lesser sum being awarded to satisfy the claimant's perceived needs); the possibility of a greater award of capital to the claimant by utilising s. 9 (1)(b) and (c) of the 1985 Act; and the generous view of pensions.

Nancy's practice includes all areas of law that involve families, including negotiating and litigating disputes in custody, access, child and spousal support and division of matrimonial assets.

In its deliberation with regards to the division of matrimonial property, the Court determined that it had the jurisdiction to consider the value of the assets located outside of British Columbia, but that it had no power to «determine the right, title or interest in land situated outside the province».

Disclosure: It is well established that Canadian courts have the jurisdiction to consider foreign assets for the division of matrimonial property.

The wife brought an application for division of matrimonial assets, including the property in Croatia.

Division of Assets and Matrimonial Property in the context of a married couple that undergoes a marital breakdown.