There are many highly emotional issues associated with divorce that may become matters of contention, especially when the parties are unaware of the advantages of finding a compromise. From determining child custody to the division of marital assets, it is important to be able to recognize the consequences and effects that your decisions may have […]
Asset and Property Issues
Is it better to take more marital property, such as the house or IRA, instead of spousal support?
Karen A. Covy, J.D. is a divorce attorney and family law mediator in Chicago Illinois . She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends, How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially and Legally.
If I inherited money during my marriage, will I need to split it with my ex?
I inherited money from my parents during our marriage; do I need to share that with my soon-to-be ex?
WATCH: Does a spouse have any rights regarding property located outside of Ontario?
Glen Schwartz is an associate in the law firm of Nathens Siegel, a Toronto firm that restricts its practice to divorce and family-law issues. Glen acquired refined skills by working in all aspects of family law, and as such is well prepared to advocate strongly for his client’s rights and best interests.
WATCH: How is property divided between two spouses in a divorce in Ontario?
Brahm Siegel is a partner in the law firm of Nathens Siegel, a Toronto firm that restricts its practice to divorce and family-law issues. He is the consulting editor of the McCarthy Tetrault Guide to the Family Courts.
WATCH: In the Case of Common Law Couples, How Is Property Divided?
The court will look at whether there is a “joint family venture” during property division for common-law couples. The remedy may be monetary compensation or percentage interest in the joint family venture.
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Barbara Kristanic is a partner in the law firm of Nathens Siegel, a Toronto firm that restricts its practice to divorce and family-law issues. Barbara has extensive experience in all aspects of family law including: custody, access, support and property division.
How do you go about dividing the assets of the family?
First we have to do what’s known as discovery. So, we have to get all the documentation that has to do with the finances of this family. And we identify the assets that are marital. And then we have to get them valued. And depending on the case and how the case is flowing, which […]
What does equitable distribution mean?
What is equitable distribution? What equitable distribution means is we are not a community property state. In a community property state, everything that is acquired during the marriage is split 50/50. New Jersey is similar; it’s called equitable. So, anything that is acquired during the marriage, in your name, in your partner’s name, and joint […]
What should I do if I suspect my spouse is hiding assets?
I think my spouse is hiding assets. Where should I start my search to see if my beliefs are true?
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