Sentences with phrase «splitting matrimonial assets»

Not exact matches

In practical terms, if you and your girlfriend split and the relationship meets the common - law requirements (living together for one year in some provinces and as high as three years in other provinces) than you or your girlfriend can make a claim that the condo is the matrimonial home and should be added to the assets that must be divided in the divorce.

The starting point is that matrimonial assets should be split on a 50/50 basis however this may be departed from after considering the children's needs, the length of the marriage, the ages, health and income earning capacity of the parties, the standard of living enjoyed during the marriage, needs and any other relevant circumstances.

Once the decree absolute has been pronounced the marriage has officially ended and usually the parties will begin ancillary relief proceedings: the name given for deciding how the matrimonial assets should be split.