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Chapter 9 : Family Law for Farm Families

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Support Obligations
    1. Child Support
      Federal Child Support Guidelines
      Application
      Use of Tables
      Income
      Other Factors
      Number of Children
      Custody, Special Expenses and Undue Hardship
      Tax Treatment of Child Support Obligations
      Enforcement
    2. Spousal Support
    3. Common Law Spouses
      Tax Treatment of Spousal Support Obligations
      Fault
  • Rights of Spouses to Property
    1. Upon Separation
      Married Spouses
      Common-Law Spouses
      The Homesteads Act
    2. By Constructive Or Resulting Trust For Common Law Spouses
    3. On Death
      The Family Property Act
      The Dependants Relief Act
  • Summary of Legislated Spousal Support & Property Rights for Common-law Partners

  • Sharing of Pensions and Estate Planning
  • Additional Internet Links
  • Issues Checklist at a Glance
    • Obligations
      • The Family Property Act
      • Dependants Relief Act
      • The Homesteads Act
    • Rights to Share in a Partner's Pension
    • Common Law Spouses