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Basic Matrimonial Property Rules
Posted: Fri., Jun. 12th, 2015
Basic Rules for Determining Guideli...
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Seven Divorce Myths
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Why do I need a Divorce Lawyer?
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What Is Independent Legal Advice An...
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Basic Matrimonial Property Rules

1. Basic rule

1.1 All property acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name it is in, is subject to equal sharing - unless it meets one of the categories of exemptions or unless the Court finds that it would not be just and equitable to divide it equally.

1.2 There are three categories of property - shared property, exempt property and equitably divided property.

2. Exemptions

2.1 There are 3 categories of exceptions -- the legal term is "exemptions":

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Basic Rules for Determining Guideline Income when a Payor has a Company

1.    Starting point is Line 150 income from the Income Tax Return.

2.    Replace any reported dividends by actual dividends (dividends are usually grossed up for reporting).

3.    Look at Financial Statements of closely held corporation:

a.   Go through each expense on the Statement of Income and Expenses – add in to income any personal expenses that are written off through the company. Typical examples: personal gas and vehicle expenses, entertainment, food, cell phone, office.

b.   Look at the wages expensed in the... Read Full Article

Seven Divorce Myths

1.      MYTH: The woman always gets the children.

FACT: That may have been true 50 years ago. But in today’s society with mothers and fathers both working outside the home, shared parenting, in some form or another is the most common form of parenting. This is ideal for the children, as it provides them with exposure to both parents, who likely have different interests and parenting styles. Children can only benefit from that.

2.      MYTH: The men always get ripped off.

FACT: It is not unusual for... Read Full Article

Why do I need a Divorce Lawyer?

Everyone knows that if you are separating and divorcing, the most cost effective and quick way to resolve matters is to do it yourself.  As long as you and your spouse can successfully negotiate all of the issues between you, you can get away with using no lawyer if you really want to.  Why don't most people do that?  Even though it is standard to complain about your divorce lawyers fees, everyone does as if they are the first person to discover this.  So what value can or does a lawyer bring to a matrimonial matter?

1. Negotiations

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What Is Independent Legal Advice And Why Do I Need It?

You and your spouse have are highly co-operative. You have either resolved all matters on your own without lawyers, or you have attended Mediation to resolve matters. You want to avoid spending unnecessary money on legal fees. But you are told that you each need "Independent Legal Advice".

What Is "Independent Legal Advice"?

1. "Independent" means that you each have to have your own lawyer. That means that the lawyers cannot be in the same firm or association.

2. The advice also has to be given to you separate and apart from your spouse.

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