Net Family Property

Canadian Law

In Ontario, the difference between assets acquired during marriage and debts, used to calculate equalization payment.

Example

Her net family property was $200,000 higher, requiring him to pay an equalization amount.

Canadian Equivalent

In Canada, this is referred to as Net Family Property (Ontario-specific concept under Family Law Act s.4).

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