There are various factors that the Court considers when deciding if parties were in a “de facto” relationship. One of those factors is whether there are any children of the relationship or if the parties support and care for children. This factor, however, does not always mean that there is in fact a de facto relationship. …
In cases where ownership of the family home is distributed evenly among the deceased’s children, there will likely be disagreements on what to do with it. Some might insist that the property be sold off, and the value distributed among the beneficiaries; others might insist that the home be kept in the family. Usually, this…
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a legally binding contract that establishes a confidential relationship between two parties. Both parties agree that sensitive information will not be shared with anyone else. There are several types of NDA’s. Firstly, a Universal NDA. Also known as one-way NDAs, they only require one party to disclose its confidential information…
Reaching a mutual agreement with your former partner for property settlement is always the preferable approach. This agreement can be legally documented and approved by the court through a process known as a consent order. To ensure the success of your consent order application, it is important to invest time and effort into completing the…
