Knowledge & Insights
What is a “Deed of Separation”?
What is a Deed of Separation? When a Husband and Wife are preparing for the possibility of a Divorce, and they're (or will be) separated (i.e. living in separate households), a document known as a Deed of Separation can be prepared to help them set out the key facts...
What do “Custody”, “Care and Control” and “Access” mean?
"Custody", "Care and Control" and "Access" Defined Child Custody refers to a parent's right to make critical decisions over significant aspects of the Child's upbringing and welfare, such as those affecting the following: Religion, e.g. whether the Child should be...
Who is considered a “Child”?
Who is regarded as a "Child"? The Women's Charter defines a "Child" as a Child of the marriage below 21 years of age.
How will Matrimonial Assets be divided?
How will Matrimonial Assets be divided? The Family Justice Court is empowered to order the dividing any matrimonial asset according to an apportionment that is just and fair by giving adequate and appropriate weight to each party's direct and indirect contribution...
What is considered a “Matrimonial Asset”?
What counts as a "Matrimonial Asset"? The following types of property count as matrimonial assets: The matrimonial home Property acquired during the marriage Property acquired before marriage which was: Ordinarily used by the family Substantially improved by both or...
What is Maintenance?
What is Maintenance? Maintenance is the financial support gave to pay for the reasonable costs of accommodation, clothing, food and living expenses required by a Wife or Child Every Husband has a statutory (legal) duty to provide Maintenance for his Wife, and every...