The concept of the matrimonial home always troubles people. Some of them confuse the matrimonial home with the family home, while some aren’t aware of it at all. Jane Mukongolo, the best family lawyer in Toronto gives you every insight into the matrimonial home. Keep reading! What does a matrimonial home mean? Let’s start from zero! What does a matrimonial home mean? As per section 18 of the family law act, the property in which any of the spouses has…
Exclusive Possession of the Matrimonial Home
Pursuant to section 24 of the Family Law Act, the court may on application grant one spouse exclusive possession of the matrimonial home, regardless of ownership. In determining to make the order, the court shall consider several factors. The most common are: The best interest of the children. In Pifer v Pifer, [1986] O.J. NO. 170, the wife was granted exclusive possession of the matrimonial home because the husband drank heavily, left live cigarettes in ashtrays and propane heater on…