How courts divide the house, retirement accounts, businesses, debts, and everything you own.
Nova Scotia divides matrimonial assets equally (50/50) under the Matrimonial Property Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 275 — not community property or equitable distribution. 2026 guide.
Nova Scotia presumes 50/50 division of matrimonial assets under the Matrimonial Property Act. Learn what counts as separate property in 2026.
In Nova Scotia, student loans incurred during marriage are presumptively shared 50/50, but s. 13 of the Matrimonial Property Act allows unequal division.
Refinance your mortgage after divorce in Nova Scotia using the CMHC Spousal Buyout Program at up to 95% LTV. 2026 guide to buyouts, fees, and consent rules.
Inheritance is excluded from division in Nova Scotia divorce under the Matrimonial Property Act, unless used for family benefit. Learn the 75/25 Hammond rule.
Nova Scotia divides matrimonial debt 50/50 under the Matrimonial Property Act. Filing costs $218. Learn how credit cards, mortgages, and loans are split.
Nova Scotia divides matrimonial homes 50/50 under the Matrimonial Property Act. Learn buyout options, Section 13 exceptions, and court processes for 2026.
Nova Scotia divides timeshares 50/50 under the Matrimonial Property Act. Filing fee: $218. Learn valuation, buyout, and exit options for 2026.
Nova Scotia divides frequent flyer miles as matrimonial property under a 50/50 split. Learn valuation methods (1.2-1.6 cents/mile), transfer policies, and practical division strategies.
Nova Scotia treats engagement rings as gifts that generally remain with the recipient after divorce. Filing fee: $218. Learn the $3,500-$6,500 property rules.
Nova Scotia excludes third-party gifts from divorce division under Section 4(1) of the Matrimonial Property Act—unless used for family benefit. $291 filing fee.
Nova Scotia divides vehicles 50/50 under the Matrimonial Property Act. Learn car valuation, loan responsibility, title transfer, and equalization payment rules.
Nova Scotia uses 50/50 equal division of matrimonial assets under the Matrimonial Property Act. Filing costs $218.05-$218. Learn division rules for 2026.
Nova Scotia treats pets as property under the Matrimonial Property Act. Filing fee: $218. Learn how courts decide pet ownership in divorce using the MacDonald v. Pearl factors.
Bank accounts in Nova Scotia divorce are divided 50/50 under the Matrimonial Property Act. Filing fee: $218-$320. Learn how to protect your accounts.