We provide personalized legal strategies to ensure that you receive a just and equitable division of property. Whether it’s securing your share of marital assets, protecting pre-marriage property, or making a trust claim in a common-law relationship, we guide you through every step. With deep expertise in Ontario and BC family law, we help you navigate complex property division laws with confidence. Book a free consultation today to understand your rights.

‍

Matrimonial Home: Ontario vs. BC

Both Ontario and BC recognize the concept of a matrimonial home (called a “family residence” in BC), meaning a property where spouses ordinarily live together.

The key difference lies in property division:

• In Ontario, the entire value of the matrimonial home must be shared upon separation, even if one spouse owned it before marriage.
• In BC, only the increase in value after the relationship began is divided, allowing spouses to keep pre-relationship equity.

Exclusive occupancy orders exist in both provinces, meaning courts can grant one spouse the right to stay in the home. The best way to protect your property interests is through a prenup or marriage contract. Consult a family lawyer for guidance on safeguarding your assets.