In simplest terms, in Ontario and for family law purposes, a matrimonial home is the place where married spouses live together at the time of separation.
Here is more information you may find interesting/relevant:
1. A matrimonial home does not have to be owned by both spouses or even one of them. It can be a rental unit, for example, or a property owned by a corporation.
2. A family can have more than one matrimonial home. For example, a family cottage can, in the right circumstances, be the second matrimonial home.
3. The Family Law Act gives spouses special "possessory rights" in connection with a matrimonial home, no matter who actually owns the property. A spouse cannot be deprived of such rights without consent or court order.
4. The value of matrimonial homes is divided between the parties on separation in a unique way, based on the provisions of the Family Law Act. Homes which are brought into the marriage and which are the matrimonial home at separation are also treated in a very specific way under this legislation (and unlike the division of other assets). Legal advice is crucial in this area.
5. Remember: The phrase "matrimonial home" applies only to situations where the spouses are married to each other (ie: are not common-law spouses).
UPDATE - January, 2018
We are pleased to let you know that our Etsy shop is now OPEN!
Visit it here: SELFREP SUPPORT
In the shop, we make available to you Manuals (E-books) on various topics, to assist you in representing yourself before Ontario's family law Courts.
So far, we have Manuals on preparing an effective:
Here is more information you may find interesting/relevant:
1. A matrimonial home does not have to be owned by both spouses or even one of them. It can be a rental unit, for example, or a property owned by a corporation.
2. A family can have more than one matrimonial home. For example, a family cottage can, in the right circumstances, be the second matrimonial home.
3. The Family Law Act gives spouses special "possessory rights" in connection with a matrimonial home, no matter who actually owns the property. A spouse cannot be deprived of such rights without consent or court order.
4. The value of matrimonial homes is divided between the parties on separation in a unique way, based on the provisions of the Family Law Act. Homes which are brought into the marriage and which are the matrimonial home at separation are also treated in a very specific way under this legislation (and unlike the division of other assets). Legal advice is crucial in this area.
5. Remember: The phrase "matrimonial home" applies only to situations where the spouses are married to each other (ie: are not common-law spouses).
UPDATE - January, 2018
We are pleased to let you know that our Etsy shop is now OPEN!
Visit it here: SELFREP SUPPORT
In the shop, we make available to you Manuals (E-books) on various topics, to assist you in representing yourself before Ontario's family law Courts.
So far, we have Manuals on preparing an effective:
- Financial Statement (both long-form and short-form); and
- Affidavit.
MORE MANUALS TO COME!
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