Plain-language articles about Manitoba law.
Understand how a prenuptial agreement interacts with The Family Property Act in Manitoba, what it can change, and what to confirm before you sign.
Read the article →Compare buying a Manitoba business's assets or its shares: bulk sale certificates, GST/HST, tax values, employees and shareholder approval explained plainly.
Read the article →See the factors Manitoba judges weigh in the best interests test, including the child's needs, family violence and each parent's ability to cooperate.
Read the article →If a will leaves you less than expected, learn whether a Manitoba spouse can choose an equalization claim instead, the deadline, and the effect on others.
Read the article →Find out whether a Manitoba executor can be paid, why there is no fixed percentage, and how accounts are passed and reviewed in the Court of King's Bench.
Read the article →Learn what a Manitoba executor can and cannot do once a Dependants Relief Act application is served: the distribution freeze, advances, interim orders and costs.
Read the article →Learn how the seven-day condo cooling-off period works in Manitoba, when it starts, what documents the seller must give you, and how refunds work.
Read the article →Named executor but don't want the job? Learn how renouncing works in Manitoba, the forms involved, and what happens to the estate afterward.
Read the article →Learn how the Home Buyers' Plan and an FHSA can work together for a Manitoba down payment, and why land transfer tax still needs a place in your budget.
Read the article →Learn how Manitoba's Child Support Service recalculates child support when income changes: who qualifies, Form M, Form L, backdating and the 30-day court deadline.
Read the article →Is child support still owed with equal parenting time in Manitoba? Learn how the section 9 shared-parenting set-off works and when it does not apply.
Read the article →Who can claim under Manitoba's Dependants Relief Act, what the Court of King's Bench weighs, the six-month deadline, and what orders it can make.
Read the article →Learn where parents stand in Manitoba when there is no parenting order: shared rights by default, the exception, and who can apply to change it.
Read the article →Learn when common-law partners can claim spousal support in Manitoba under The Family Law Act, including the one-year and three-year cohabitation rules.
Read the article →Find out whether a common-law partner inherits without a will in Manitoba, how long you must have lived together, and what other claims you may have.
Read the article →Learn how a Manitoba bulk sale certificate protects a buyer of business assets from the seller's unpaid taxes, and how asset and share deals differ.
Read the article →Find out whether you need a lawyer to buy a house in Manitoba, what lenders and Land Titles registration involve, and what can go wrong without one.
Read the article →Find out when an estate needs a probate grant in Manitoba, which assets pass without one, and how small estates under $10,000 are handled.
Read the article →Is a formal legal separation required before divorce in Manitoba? Learn what the Divorce Act actually requires, the one-year rule and how to show your dates.
Read the article →Learn when a Manitoba power of attorney ends at death, what an attorney must stop doing, and how the executor or administrator takes over the estate.
Read the article →Learn when a separated spouse or common-law partner loses their intestate share in Manitoba, and how an equalization claim under the Family Property Act works.
Read the article →Learn how Manitoba's EIA Manual treats estate money held in trust, the difference between discretionary and non-discretionary trusts, and why timing matters.
Read the article →Manitoba ended its value-based probate charge in 2020. Learn what the old charge was and which smaller court fees and bonds can still apply to an estate.
Read the article →Moved back in together to try again? Learn how the 90-day reconciliation rule affects the one-year separation period for divorce in Manitoba.
Read the article →Learn what a named executor must do in Manitoba, from the inventory and probate forms to paying tax, passing accounts and final distribution.
Read the article →Learn how Manitoba's Family Property Act treats family assets and commercial assets, how each is shared on separation, and the time limits to know.
Read the article →Is there a first-time buyer land transfer tax rebate in Manitoba? See what the province does and does not offer, and the federal HBP and FHSA help available.
Read the article →Learn how family court works in Manitoba: the Court of King's Bench, Family Division, and the order of steps from filing to triage, conference and trial.
Read the article →Learn how Manitoba sets the basic child support amount: the federal tables, how income is found, add-on expenses and the main exceptions that change it.
Read the article →Understand how capacity is judged in Manitoba, the legal tests for health care and powers of attorney, and what a finding means for your family.
Read the article →See what drives the timeline from accepted offer to closing in Manitoba: conditions, financing, condo documents, title registration and signing.
Read the article →Learn what affects how long probate takes in Manitoba, from proving the will and the inventory to contested matters, and how to keep an estate moving.
Read the article →Learn how long you must live together to be common-law in Manitoba, the child and registration shortcuts, and why different laws use different tests.
Read the article →See how much notice a Manitoba landlord must give to end a tenancy for cause, unpaid rent, sale or owner use, and how to check whether it is valid.
Read the article →See how Manitoba's Family Property Act divides property when couples separate or divorce, whether it is a 50/50 split, and the main steps and deadlines.
Read the article →How does the Maintenance Enforcement Program work in Manitoba? See what it collects, the tools it uses, what it will not do and how to contact it.
Read the article →Find out when you can go back to your former surname after divorce in Manitoba without a formal application, and when you must apply first.
Read the article →Learn who can order a death certificate from Manitoba Vital Statistics, the cost, how to apply, how long it takes and how many copies to plan for.
Read the article →Learn who can apply for a Manitoba protection order under the Domestic Violence and Stalking Act, how the process works, and what an order can include.
Read the article →Step by step, learn how an executor or family member gets a deceased parent's house out of their name at the Manitoba Land Titles Office, and what documents to expect.
Read the article →Wondering about inheritance tax in Manitoba? Learn which tax steps follow a death, including the final return, clearance certificate and estate debts.
Read the article →See the Manitoba land transfer tax brackets, a worked example on a $350,000 home, and whether the tax is based on price or value when you buy property.
Read the article →Learn how Manitoba parenting orders split parenting time from decision-making responsibility, which law applies, and how parenting plans fit in.
Read the article →How long do you have to live in Manitoba to file for divorce? Learn how the one-year residence rule works, who must meet it and what to do if you don't.
Read the article →Learn what a Seller Property Disclosure Statement is in Manitoba, what sellers should include, how to answer carefully and what can follow a wrong answer.
Read the article →Learn what registering a common-law relationship in Manitoba changes for support, property and homestead rights, and for deadlines after you separate.
Read the article →See what The Homesteads Act gives a Manitoba spouse or common-law partner in the family home, even if not on title, and how those rights are protected.
Read the article →A step-by-step look at what a lawyer does for a Manitoba home buyer: title checks, mortgage documents, land transfer tax, registration and closing.
Read the article →Learn how Manitoba's Family Property Act equalizes assets when a spouse dies, who can apply, the six-month deadline, and how a will changes your claim.
Read the article →A Manitoba checklist of the documents a condo seller must give you, the seven-day cooling-off period that depends on them, and what to check before it ends.
Read the article →A Manitoba buyer's due diligence guide: corporate, registry, financial, tax, employee, contract and property checks, in a sensible order before you buy.
Read the article →Learn how long a spouse has to answer a divorce petition in Manitoba, what happens if they don't, and how an uncontested divorce goes ahead by affidavit.
Read the article →Learn how a surviving joint owner can be registered at Manitoba Land Titles, how this differs from a sole owner's house, and what exceptions may apply.
Read the article →Understand what generally happens to a mortgaged home in Manitoba when an owner dies, including joint ownership, the executor's role and who to ask.
Read the article →Learn who inherits in Manitoba when someone dies without a will, when an estate goes to the Crown, and how the Public Guardian and Trustee gets involved.
Read the article →Understand how Manitoba's Family Property Act treats the family home in a separation, who can stay, whether it must be sold, and key time limits.
Read the article →Find out what an enduring power of attorney is in Manitoba, how it differs from a general one, and what The Powers of Attorney Act requires for it to be valid.
Read the article →Learn the six-month deadline for a Dependants Relief Act claim against an estate in Manitoba, when a late application is allowed, and what happens next.
Read the article →A plain-language look at Manitoba's Family Resolution Service, including the Maintenance Enforcement Program, what it can and cannot do, and how it fits with court.
Read the article →Understand Torrens title in Manitoba: what the Real Property Act aims to do, how registration works and what protections owners have.
Read the article →Learn the practical steps in Manitoba when child support stops: tracking missed payments, using Maintenance Enforcement, and what a court can do about arrears.
Read the article →Planning to buy a condo in Winnipeg? See what Manitoba law lets you review, the seven-day cooling-off period, and a checklist to work through before you offer.
Read the article →Learn whether Manitoba law requires a new home warranty, what that means for defects and structural problems, and what to check in your contract.
Read the article →Learn when a buyer legally becomes the owner of a home in Manitoba, how Land Titles registration works, and why order of registration matters.
Read the article →Learn when the Public Guardian and Trustee administers a deceased estate in Manitoba, how to reach them, and how a family member can take over instead.
Read the article →Learn when a divorce takes effect in Manitoba, how the waiting period after judgment works, and how to order a Certificate of Divorce from the Court of King's Bench.
Read the article →See who is eligible to act as an attorney under Manitoba's Powers of Attorney Act, including age, competence, bankruptcy, joint attorneys and paid attorneys.
Read the article →Learn who inherits in Manitoba when a single, childless person dies without a will: parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, grandparents, and next steps.
Read the article →Find out how Manitoba courts decide spousal support entitlement under The Family Law Act and the Divorce Act, including need, hardship and roles in the marriage.
Read the article →Find out how debts are paid from a Manitoba estate first, when an executor or others may be personally liable, and what happens if the estate runs short.
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