Family Law FAQ - I am unsure if the property settlement advice I have received is correct. Can you assist?
Date: February 22, 2011
Q. I am involved in a property settlement and am unsure whether the advice I have obtained is correct. Can you assist?
A. Yes. Whenever parties are involved in a property settlement both financial and non-financial contributions need to be kept in mind. If you are a mother with children and have earned no income at the date of separation and have been involved in domestic duties and attending to the children of the marriage this does not prevent you from obtaining a substantial settlement. Unfortunately most people want to talk about percentage splits of a combined matrimonial pool before the full circumstances have been explained which is a very dangerous way of proceeding as it may severely curtain that person’s opportunity to obtain a larger settlement.
