Matrimonial Home: Characteristics and Designation (ON)

Summary

This practice note identifies what a matrimonial home is under Ontario family law, what property qualifies as a matrimonial home, right of possession and restrictions on alienation of the matrimonial home, and how property is designated as a matrimonial home. A matrimonial home is a property that spouses lived in together as a family at the time of separation. Lastly, this practice note provides strategies to help counsel in resolving disputes over household items between the parties.