In 2026, handling property division when one spouse is a stay-at-home parent focuses on the principle that marriage is an equal economic partnership, regardless of direct financial contributions. Legal frameworks increasingly recognize childcare and household management as vital contributions, entitling the non-earning spouse to a fair share of marital wealth. 1. The Matrimonial Home The family residence often receives special status in property division: Equal Value Sharing:

The Court of Appeal in Griffiths v. Zambosco (2001), 2001 CanLII 24097 (ON CA) , provided guidance on the issue of whether or not occupational rent has to be paid in the event of a separation and one of the parties continues to occupy the main/matrimonial home. The court said:  “While it is settled law in Ontario that an order for occupation rent be reasonable, it need not be exceptional. The relevant factors to be considered when occupation rent is in issue in a family law c

This is one of the most contentious issues regarding parenting. After a split, there is attachment between a child and each parent, but one parent asserts primary care and residence and insists that the other parent has only alternate weekend time. The parent claiming primary care residence assumes the role of the primary caregiver and then asserts that the status quo is the other parent having sole alternate parenting time . This results in significant pain, frustration, and

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