3 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PROPERTY ENTITLEMENTS

1. There is an automatic 50-50 split after a marriage ends. Answer: No. The Court considers the contribution of each partner towards purchasing & improving assets as well as the needs of the partners, when deciding the percentage split. 2. If I leave I’ll...

At what age can children decide where they live?

There is no minimum age for a child to be able to express their view about where they want to live in a parenting dispute. The Family Court decides how much weight it gives to a child’s view based on the child’s maturity and understanding and whether or...