I am a Canadian married to an Australian, just over 2 years. Legally married in Vegas, NV. and have been commuting between the two countries since we married. Neither of us has permanent residency in each others country. It has been a long distance marriage since the beginning. I have traveled to Australia between work periods 26 times over the course of 2.5 years and have taken a significant amount of time off work to do so while my husband grew his business and couldn't travel to Canada. He came here 4-5 times.
He is self employed and the company has increased in value 2-3 fold since we have been together. We both had, and still have, separate houses prior to the marriage. And recently acquired another land/house package in Australia. Although I am not on the house purchase agreement nor on the bank loan. He has taken on a lot of debt as well, financing vehicles through his company. Also, we have no children.
My question is:
What are my rights as far as property division goes? Will I recover any loss income or loss of ESP contribution from my husband? Also, do I have an advantage in filing from Canada? I haven't proceeded with a separation agreement yet although technically we have been apart for over a month.
Any advice would be appreciated.
He is self employed and the company has increased in value 2-3 fold since we have been together. We both had, and still have, separate houses prior to the marriage. And recently acquired another land/house package in Australia. Although I am not on the house purchase agreement nor on the bank loan. He has taken on a lot of debt as well, financing vehicles through his company. Also, we have no children.
My question is:
What are my rights as far as property division goes? Will I recover any loss income or loss of ESP contribution from my husband? Also, do I have an advantage in filing from Canada? I haven't proceeded with a separation agreement yet although technically we have been apart for over a month.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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