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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, N ov em be r 8, 20 18 | 10 The Masquerade on Main and Mill in downtown Georgetown was a well-at- tended event. The weather did not de- ter the enthusiasm of the many attendants, the down- town businesses and Down- town Georgetown BIA. There were plenty of families that enjoyed the Halloween festivities which included businesses deco- rated for spooktacular fun times and lots of Halloween treats. So many dressed up, kids and adults alike, and the cos- tumes were a delight to see. For further information on the Downtown George- town BIA, visit http:// www.downtowngeorge- town.com/. COMMUNITY A SPOOKTACULAR TIME Downtown Georgetown BIA/photo Here are a few samples of the costumes that residents of Georgetown donned for the annual Masquerade on Main and Mill which was held on Oct. 27. My Husband owned our matrimonial home prior to our marriage. Do I have any rights to it if we separate? ASK THE PROFESSIONAL The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. We work for you. legal matters Q A Assets owned prior to Marriage Helsons LLP is a firm of 8 Lawyers. We trace our firm back to 1885 in Georgetown, Ontario Frederick A. Helson (1921-2018) Allan W. Kogon (retired) David J. Ashbee John E. Schaljo Mark T. Rush Steven D. Kogon Caley E. Power Jessica A. Krause Jasmine M. Spudic Nicole E. Kucherenko Nancy L. Carnwath (retired) Under the Family LawAct, assets owned by one spouse prior to marriage for the most part go to that spouse at separation. The matrimonial home is an exception to that rule. If the marriage is less than 5 years the spouse owning the matrimonial home can claim it is "unconscionable" his or her spouse receives ½ the value. "Unconscionable" is not the same as just unfair. To be unconscionable dividing the matrimonial home equally must be extremely unfair based on the facts of the marriage. All is solved by a marriage contract where both parties decide what is fair in regard to a matrimonial home owned by one party prior to marriage. Helsons LLP Barristers and Solicitors 132 Mill Street, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 2C6 Tel: (905) 877-5200 35 Mill Street East, Acton, Ontario L7J 1H1 Tel: (519) 929-9333 Email: info@helsons.ca Web: www.helsons.ca David J. Ashbee 2018 Large Business of the Year Buy 1, Get 1 Hearing Testing, Hearing Aids • Accessories DO YOU HEAR Ringing? Buzzing? Book a TINNITUS Consultation Today! Ph: 289-891-8833 120 Mill Street, Georgetown Hearing Testing, Hearing Aids and Accessories Get your Now!Fall Now!Savings Rentals For EVERY need! • Tools & Lawn Equipment • Skidsteers, Excavators & Trenchers • Light Construction Equipment SALES, SERVICE, RENTAL INC. 334 Guelph St. Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4B5 Tel: 905-877-0157 Fax: 905-877-0159 www.adamsequipment.ca Hours of operation: 7:30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday; 8 am to 5 pm Saturday; Closed on Sunday