How Division of Assets in Divorce Works – Ontario Divorce Law

Division of assets in divorce Ontario
  • Division of assets in divorce focuses on the principle of “all things equal.”

  • Through a net family property (NFP) calculation you and your spouse share what was gained during your marriage.

  • Pensions earned during the marriage are property and are included in your NFP calculation.

  • If you started earning pensions before you got married, you begin calculating it on the date of your marriage and the date of your separation

  • Inheritances received don’t have to fall into your division of property.

  • Your matrimonial home has a special status under the Family Law Act.

  • There Are Exceptions to Equalization?

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Property Division

Example Net Family Property Calculation

John J Smith Amount
Assets
Value of  Real Estate $1,200,000
Household (Cars, Boat Furniture, etc.) $55,000
Financial Accounts (Pension, Savings, RRSP etc.) $350,000
Other $15,000
Subtotal of Assets $1,620,000
Liabilities
Mortgage $275,000
Car Loan $9,000
Tax Allowance on RRSP and Pension $45,000
RE Disposition Cost $66,000
Subtotal of Liabilities $395,000
Date of Marriage Deduction
RRSP $12,000
Student Loan ($4,000)
Subtotal of Date of Marriage Deduction $8,000
Excluded Property
Kids RESP $23,400
Inheritance $50,000
Subtotal of  Excluded Property $73,400
Net Family Property Summary
Total Assets $1,620,000
Less Total Liabilities $395,000
Less Total Marriage Deduction $8,000
Less Total  Excluded Property $73,400
Net Family Property $1,143,600

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Excluded Property:  Property excluded from a net family property calculation because it was received as a gift or inheritance from a third party. The matrimonial home is never considered excluded property no matter how it was acquired or received.

What happens to property owned before marriage?

Date of Marriage Deduction:  Property excluded from a net family property calculation because it was acquired before marriage. The matrimonial home is never considered excluded property no matter how it was acquired or received.

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