Is your love as deep as your pocket? Part III Parts 1 and 2 covered what is a family home. I mentioned two scenarios and outlined some of the key circumstances for scenario 2. As a recap, in scenario 2, the 2nd wife bought a property in 2003 for $17,000,000.00, and spent a further $13,000,000.00 …
Last week’s article started to shed some light on Jamaica’s default 50/50 equal share rule regarding a married, or cohabiting couple’s family home. The family home basically being, the house owned by one or both spouses, that is used habitually, or from time to time as their only, or main family residence. When a couple …
Is your love as deep as your pocket?Part I Recent headlines have been highlighting issues arising out of romantic relationships especially ones where the couple is married, or cohabiting. The main issue has concerned the sharing of assets. The main asset at the centre of the dispute is usually their home. I was listening to …
It is not uncommon for a residential parent to desire that the other parent have supervised access. The reasons for this desire/request are varied and often include allegations of over exposure, introduction to the use of illegal drugs, or other unwholesome substances such as alcohol, sexual impropriety, indecent exposure, and violence. These are all serious allegations, and the parent making the allegations must be prepared to substantiate the allegations.
A testator’s intentions are not interfered with lightly but our laws recognize this may be necessary. Jamaica allows persons who believe that a will did not make reasonable financial provision for them to ask the court to make additional provision.
We are often reminded to make plans for the future but, how far into the future do you plan? Some persons think making plans for their transition to the afterlife is going too far and amounts to summoning death. For those who think planning is wise, and will help their family to adjust, the common …
Perhaps you have found new, and exciting romantic love which requires you to relocate overseas. Or, maybe you need to relocate overseas to pursue better career opportunities. Whatever your reason, in asking the Court to determine the custody arrangement for your child, the desire to relocate will be an important consideration.
Last week’s article defined custody and shed some light on the key factors the Court will consider when determining which parent should have the physical control of the child on a daily basis; being the parent with whom the child resides. When persons apply, they are usually asking the court to grant them one of …
In our previous articles we highlighted considerations in the granting of maintenance orders by the Court. We made reference to the residential parent; the parent who has the physical control of the child on a daily basis. Many persons mistakenly consider that to be the only aspect of custody. So, what is custody? Custody refers …
Circumstances have changed and you need something else As circumstances change, our needs also change. The law recognizes this and has made provision for our maintenance orders to be varied (changed) if the circumstances justify the change. The Court will consider matters such as the reason for desiring the change, and the impact that the …
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