Marc J. Coderre is an Orleans based family law (divorce) lawyer. In Ontario, a pension is an asset. In the end, the value of a pension is considered in the division/equalization of the net family properties. The pension has a value and the Family Law Act has established a clear method to properly value pensions. […]
Read moreOccupation rent is compensation paid by the spouse who has exclusive possession of the matrimonial home to the other spouse who has left the home voluntarily or has been ordered to leave the matrimonial home by a court. Occupation rent is not automatic. The philosophy and the merits of the claim is based on economic […]
Read moreMarc J. Coderre – Orleans family/divorce lawyer When there is a dissolution of a relationship or a marriage there are usually financial issues that relate to support and property that need to be addressed and resolved. There is no greater obligation on spousal to properly disclose their assets and income in such a case. Many […]
Read moreMarc J. Coderre – Orleans family lawyer Court costs is a financial penalty imposed by a Judge or a Master against the party who was not successful during a hearing in a matrimonial case at any point in time. The cost consequences may be imposed at various steps such as: a case conference, a Motion, […]
Read moreIn family law, the concept of income is extremely important when addressing the issue of support whether we are talking about spousal support or child support. There is this misconception that one’s income is defined by line 150 of a tax return. For a self-employed individual or a person earning money via investments or corporations […]
Read moreThe matrimonial home In Ontario, the general philosophy of the Family Law Act, with respect to property in the case of the marriage breakdown, is that the spouses will share the increase in the value of their combined property during the years of marriage. Obviously, this statement is a simplification. However, this is the approach […]
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