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What Rights Does A Married Persons Have With Respect To Property?
Subject to rights of spouses in real property under The Homesteads Act and provisions of The Family Maintenance Act, or provisions in any prenuptial or postnuptial agreement between … more
What Are Restrictions On Transfer Of Property Of Married Persons?
The Homesteads Act defines "homestead" as " residence…occupied by the (married) owner the owner's spouse as their home…" and gives a surviving spouse a life … more
What is a Separation?
A separation exists when a husband or wife ceases to live together with the other of them and it is doubtful if a reconciliation between them is possible. Although it usually occurs when one party … more
What Happens On Separation?
On separation all sorts of questions arise involving obligations and possible rights of the husband and wife, including: right to remain in the matrimonial home, with contents, regardless of … more
At What Point Are People Who Live Together Considered By Law To Be Spouses?
People of opposite sexes who live together, not married to each other, may be considered spouses: under the Family Law Act, if they have been living together for five years less if they … more