Manitoba
Divorce in Manitoba
Family Property Act Guide
Manitoba's Family Property Act presumes equal sharing of family assets accumulated during the relationship. Common-law couples gain property rights after 3 years or having a child together.
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Manitoba grants common-law couples the same property rights as married couples after living together for 3 years or having a child together. This is more generous than Ontario but similar to other Prairie provinces.
Manitoba Equal Sharing
Manitoba presumes equal division of family assets with limited exceptions.
Shareable Assets
Assets subject to equal sharing:
- Family home and other real estate
- Vehicles, bank accounts, investments
- RRSPs and pension benefits from relationship
- Business interests acquired during relationship
- Household goods and personal property
Exempt Assets
Assets that may be excluded:
- Property owned before the relationship
- Gifts and inheritances (if kept separate)
- Personal injury awards
- Property excluded by agreement
- Certain professional or business assets
Manitoba Family Law Rules
| Feature | Manitoba Rule | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Property Division | Equal Sharing | Presumption of 50/50 division of family assets |
| Common-Law | 3 Year Rule | Property rights after 3 years or having a child together |
| Family Home | Equal Division | Included as shareable family asset |
| Pensions | Divisible | Pension benefits earned during relationship are shareable |
| Child Support | Manitoba Tables | Federal Guidelines with Manitoba tax rates |
Manitoba Support Calculations
Manitoba Child Support
Federal Child Support Guidelines apply:
- Table amounts based on payor income
- Manitoba-specific tax rates applied
- Section 7 expenses shared proportionally
- Shared custody adjustments available
Manitoba Spousal Support
SSAG guidelines commonly referenced:
- Manitoba courts apply SSAG ranges
- Both quantum and duration considered
- Self-sufficiency expectations
- Compensatory and needs-based factors
Manitoba Court Locations
Winnipeg
Court of King's Bench
408 York Ave
204-945-0344
Brandon
Court of King's Bench
1104 Princess Ave
204-726-6550
Thompson
Court of King's Bench
59 Elizabeth Dr
204-677-6761
Portage la Prairie
Court of King's Bench
25 Tupper St N
204-239-3378
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