David Harris-Lowe, partner, Family Law
Wrong. When it comes to property division upon a separation or death, and in other areas of the law, there is a significant difference between a married and common law couple. Married spouses have pre-determined rights to share in the increase in property value earned during the marriage and…
Given that the sheer number of spouses who separate has increased cumulatively over the years, then the number of people who re-partner must also be increasing. This results in an increase in the number of people who should protect themselves, and their net worth in the event of a separation from their second (or third…
A recent, short article in a national newspaper caught my attention. Apparently, lawmakers in Mexico City are considering enacting legislation that would allow for “trial” marriages as short as 2 years in duration. (I know some of you may be thinking “all marriages are like going through a trial”). This proposed law would allow couples…
The pending nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton have attracted an inordinate amount of public attention. We all seem to be captivated by royalty (whether it be political, sports, entertainment, or the real thing!).
There are some ‘gossipy’ rumors circulating that Prince William and Kate have agreed to enter into a marriage contract that…
