Property Division in Saskatchewan

Family property includes assets acquired by either spouse during the marriage: the family home, vehicles, bank accounts, investments, pensions, and business interests. Generally, family property is divided equally.

Some property is exempt from division: gifts and inheritances, property owned before the relationship, and certain personal injury awards. However, increases in value of exempt property during marriage may be shareable.

The family home has special status. Even if owned by one spouse before marriage, the other spouse has occupancy rights and may have an interest. Options include sale, buyout, or continued co-ownership.

Courts can order unequal division if equal sharing would be 'unfair and inequitable' considering factors like length of relationship, written agreements, and significant dissipation of property.