Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (article 5 of 5) Step 4 - What is fair and equitable to both parties in the circumstances? The final step is to determine whether the … [Read more...]
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (Family Law)
Separation and Property Division - The Four Step Process (article 4 of 5) Step 3 – Identify the ongoing and future needs of the parties The third step is to identify any factors which need to … [Read more...]
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (Family Law)
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (article 3 of 5) Step 2 – Identify the contributions of the parties The second step is to identify the contributions, both financial and … [Read more...]
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (Family Law)
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (article 2 of 5) Step 1 – Identify and value the asset pool The first step in property division (AFTER meeting the threshold we discussed … [Read more...]
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (Family Law)
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (article 1 of 5) When a relationship ends, a decision will need to be made with respect to the division of assets (property) and debts. … [Read more...]
What does “in a child’s best interests” mean in a family law matter? (Part 4 of 4)
When determining what is in a child's best interests, the Family Law Act states that the court must consider the extent to which each of the child's parents has fulfilled, or failed to fulfil, his or … [Read more...]