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Unless you and the other spouse have an agreement that says something else, the presumption is that all ''family property'' and ''family debt'' is divided equally.  
Unless you and the other spouse have an agreement that says something else, the presumption is that all ''family property'' and ''family debt'' is divided equally.  


Family property is everything either you or your spouse own together or separately on the date you separate. This includes such things as:  
All property owned by either or both spouses at the date of separation is considered '''family property''' unless it is "excluded property" (explained shortly). Family property can include such things as:  
*the family home,  
*the family home,  
*RRSPs,  
*RRSPs,  
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