Tag: Sibling Conflicts over Elder Divorce
How Divorce Lawyers Manage Sibling Conflicts over Elder Divorce
Why Sibling Conflicts Arise During an Elder Divorce
Concerns about Inheritance and Depletion of Family Assets
One of the most common drivers of sibling conflict in elder divorce is concern over inheritance. Adult children may worry that the separation will significantly reduce the assets they expect to inherit, especially when the matrimonial home, pensions, or investments represent the bulk of family wealth.
In Ontario, equalization of net family property and potential spousal support obligations can alter long-standing financial assumptions. Adult children may fear that:
- A parent will need to sell the family home to fund a settlement