Deciding what each partner will take with him or her is a necessary part of every divorce and separation.
The rules for dividing property are different according to whether you are living in a common-law relationship or married. If you are common-law, the assumption is that you will take whatever you own with you. I can ensure you that you are treated fairly if, for example, you contributed significantly to the upkeep of property that was not yours.
Married couples assume to share the increase of the families’ net worth during the marriage. At the end of your marriage, I will help account for and assess all of your common property and then divide it fairly. This may include business valuations, pension divisions, severance pay calculations and other complicated operations.
I can also help you identify what you owned before the marriage and property such as gifts and inheritances that may not be included as common property. I will also ensure full disclosure of all assets.
The rules for dividing property are different according to whether you are living in a common-law relationship or married. If you are common-law, the assumption is that you will take whatever you own with you. I can ensure you that you are treated fairly if, for example, you contributed significantly to the upkeep of property that was not yours.
Married couples assume to share the increase of the families’ net worth during the marriage. At the end of your marriage, I will help account for and assess all of your common property and then divide it fairly. This may include business valuations, pension divisions, severance pay calculations and other complicated operations.
I can also help you identify what you owned before the marriage and property such as gifts and inheritances that may not be included as common property. I will also ensure full disclosure of all assets.
Untangling your Property
I have represented clients in the Ottawa region as a property division lawyer for over 20 years. I can help you determine a fair allocation of all of your assets, including:Real property such as houses, cottages and timeshares
Vehicles
Stock options
Pensions and retirement savings
Business assets, including privately held family companies
Significant inheritances and family gifts
Fluctuating assets
Cross-border holdings
Tax considerations
These matters may be complex and require expertise of other professionals such as business valuators, accountants and investment specialists. I will enlist the appropriate assistance to ensure that your assets are protected.
This is too important to leave to chance. Decisions about your property may affect many areas of your life, including spousal and child support.
Let me help you make the right choices.
This is too important to leave to chance. Decisions about your property may affect many areas of your life, including spousal and child support.
Let me help you make the right choices.