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EP36 Selling your home Matrimonial Home

Laddi Dhillon Season 1 Episode 36

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"Navigating the Complexities of Ontario's Family Law Act: Understanding Matrimonial Homes."

In this episode, we delve into the key provisions of Ontario's Family Law Act concerning the division of matrimonial homes upon separation.

  • Key Topics:
    • Equal Entitlement: We explore the principle of equal possession rights for married spouses.
    • Consent and Sale: We discuss the importance of spousal consent for selling or mortgaging the matrimonial home.   
    • Court Intervention: We examine the court's power to order the sale of the home when spouses cannot agree.
    • Best Interests of Children: We analyze how the court prioritizes the well-being of children in its decisions.
    • Married vs. Common-Law: We contrast the legal rights and protections afforded to married couples versus common-law partners regarding matrimonial homes, highlighting the lack of automatic property rights for common-law couples.   
  • Case Study: We analyze a real-life case illustrating how courts address situations where one spouse intentionally obstructs the sale of the matrimonial home.

Don't miss this insightful episode as we unravel the complexities of Ontario's Family Law Act and provide valuable information for anyone facing separation and the division of their matrimonial home.

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