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Part of the divorce/separation process is dividing a couple’s property, assets and debts.
At Visionary Law, our lawyers are experienced in helping clients with estates that range from the highly complex to the simple and straightforward. We work strategically alongside you to identify what forms part of a family property accounting and ensure your voice is heard and your assets are protected. Regardless of whether you need help adding a property division provision to a separation agreement, or need us to argue for your rights in court, our experienced legal team is ready to provide you with competent counsel from beginning to end.
Identifying family assets
One of the first steps in the property division process in Canada is to compile an accurate list of family assets and debts. The Family Property Act defines family assets as property that is used for family purposes, such as transportation, shelter, and/or recreation. Examples of family assets include:
- Family home
- Family vacation property
- Family cars, trucks, and other motor-vehicles
- Registered retirement savings plans (RRPS’s)
- Funds located in savings, checking, or current accounts
- Rights under life or accident and sickness policies or annuity policies
No matter how amicable your divorce or separation may seem, a disagreement over the property division process can lead to contention and a serious legal dispute. At Visionary Law, we know how to skillfully handle even the most heated arguments so that our clients can negotiate mutually beneficial terms with their spouse.
Understanding how The Homesteads Act of Manitoba protects your home
Any property you use as your family residence is considered your family home. The Homesteads Act of Manitoba protects the family residence so that if one spouse owns and wishes to sell the home, they must first obtain written consent from other.
In the event that the owner spouse or common-law partner passes away, the non-owning spouse has the right to live the rest of their life in the family home, regardless of what the deceased’s will may otherwise suggest. To qualify as common-law under The Homesteads Act of Manitoba, you must either register your relationship with the Vital Statistics Agency or live as common-law partners in a conjugal relationship for a minimum of three years.
Contact experienced property division lawyers in Winnipeg
If you need trusted guidance dividing your family assets in Manitoba, our lawyers at Visionary Law are standing by to assist you. Call (204) 515-6020 or fill out the form below to schedule an initial consultation with a knowledgeable lawyer today.
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Please complete the form below to request a family law consultation with Visionary Law. We will contact you as soon as possible to schedule an office visit. Information shared with our office in this form and during our consultation is and will remain private and confidential.
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