What is the difference between the matrimonial home and Occupation Rent?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from McKinnon v. McKinnon, 2004 CanLII 34782 (ON SC):
The matrimonial home, purchased new in 1989, is a 1,800 square foot, three bedroom home with a finished basement. Conclusion on Expenses v. Occupation Rent
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