SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
(FAMILY DIVISION)
Citation: J. H. S. v. J. W. S, 2009 NSSC 101
Date: 20090327
Docket:1201-059817, SFHD-040386
Registry: Halifax
Between:
J. H. S.
Petitioner
v.
J. W. S.
Respondent
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice Beryl MacDonald
Heard: March 3 and 5, 2009, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Subject: Family Law; Matrimonial Property Act
Summary: Husband and wife operated two businesses during their relationship. The majority of the credit extended to the family to operate these businesses and to run their household was guaranteed by the wife who continued to pay these debts after separation and will be responsible for continuing to pay this debt.
Issue: Was the wife entitled to an unequal division of matrimonial and non matrimonial property because she would be responsible for paying family debt?
Result: The wife received a division of non matrimonial property pursuant to section 13 of the Matrimonial Property Act.
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