How courts divide the house, retirement accounts, businesses, debts, and everything you own.
NWT Family Law Act excludes third-party gifts from division under s. 36. Learn which gifts stay separate and when gifts divorce in Northwest Territories.
NWT divorce vehicle division follows net family property equalization. Cars valued at separation date are divided equally between spouses under the Family Law Act.
NWT follows equal division: spouses split family property 50/50 unless unfair. Under Family Law Act (SNWT 1997, c.18), married 2+ years qualify for equalization.
Northwest Territories treats pets as divisible property under the Family Law Act (SNWT 1997, c. 18). Learn who keeps the dog, cat, or other pet in an NWT divorce.
Northwest Territories divorce bank account division: joint accounts frozen, 50% presumption for marital funds. One-year residency required. $200-$300 filing fees.