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Toronto Property Division & Equalization Lawyer

Property division done right — business interests, real estate, pensions and cross-border assets.

Ontario does not divide property itself. It equalizes the growth in each spouse's net worth during the marriage, and the spouse with the greater increase pays half the difference.

The calculation is arithmetic. The disputes are about valuation, date of separation, excluded property, and disclosure — which is where careful work changes the outcome materially.

What we handle

  • Equalization of net family property
  • The matrimonial home and its special treatment
  • Business interests and valuations
  • Pensions and RRSPs
  • Excluded property, gifts and inheritances
  • Assets held outside Canada

How we work

We begin with a free consultation to understand your situation and give you an honest read on your options. From there we set a strategy with defined goals, a realistic timeline, and a transparent view of cost. You will always know what is happening in your matter and why.

Most matters resolve without a trial. We negotiate hard where negotiation will work, use mediation or arbitration where it fits, and litigate decisively where the other side will not engage in good faith.

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Frequently asked questions

How is property divided in Ontario?
Ontario equalizes net family property. Each spouse calculates their net worth on the date of separation, subtracts their net worth on the date of marriage, and the spouse with the larger increase pays the other half the difference.
Who gets the matrimonial home?
The matrimonial home receives special treatment: its full value on separation is included regardless of who owns it or who brought it into the marriage, and both spouses have an equal right to possession until the matter is resolved.
Is my inheritance protected?
Inheritances and gifts received from a third party during the marriage are generally excluded, along with their traceable growth. That protection can be lost if funds are placed into a joint account or used toward the matrimonial home — keeping them separate and documented is what preserves the exclusion.
What if assets are held in Iran or another country?
Foreign assets still form part of net family property and must be disclosed. Enforcement across borders is more complex and may require valuation evidence and, in some cases, proceedings in the other jurisdiction. We have particular experience with assets held in Iran.
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