by Nathalie Boutet | Jul 30, 2021 | Featured, Legal Issues
When the leading ladies of Netflix’s hit sitcom Grace & Frankie (portrayed by Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin) found out their husbands had been romantically involved for the past 20 years, they decided to pack their bags and move into the gorgeous family beach house....
by Nathalie Boutet | May 26, 2020 | Columnists, News
COVID-19 has impacted all sectors of the economy, including real estate. The uncertainty is particularly challenging for homeowners who are at a crossroad in their relationship or in the process of separating. The heightened tension created by the pandemic can fuel...
by Nathalie Boutet | Oct 25, 2019 | Columnists, Featured, Legal Issues
With sky-high rents and home ownership out of reach for many young Canadians, more couples are moving into properties with the help of their parents’ money, or even back into their childhood home. But not understanding the legal implications in case of a separation...
by Nathalie Boutet | Aug 13, 2018 | Advice for Agents, Featured, Legal Issues
Many couples who are thinking of separating are unclear about how family law determines division of the family property – including cottages and rental property. Once someone decides to move out of the matrimonial home and live in a different residence, the biggest...