Most Common Misconceptions About Property Settlements

The following are common misconceptions about property settlements:

• equal division of property regardless of individual circumstances

• the registered proprietor of an asset will have exclusive rights over the asset

• the first person leaving the matrimonial home will be penalised financially

• the division of property is based on whose "fault" it was that the marriage broke down

• the parent residing with the children may occupy the home until the children of the marriage are 18 years old.