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INSTALMENTS CONTRIBUTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contribution by instalments
1, record 1, English, contribution%20by%20instalments
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contribution in one sum or by instalments. A contribution made under this section may be made in one sum or by instalments of equivalent value payable by reservation from salary or otherwise for life or for a period of years or for life, whichever is the shorter, which instalments shall be computed on such basis as to mortality and rate of interest as the Governor in Council may by regulation prescribe. 1, record 1, English, - contribution%20by%20instalments
Record 1, Key term(s)
- instalments contribution
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contribution par versements
1, record 1, French, contribution%20par%20versements
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contribution en une somme globale ou par versements. Une contribution prévue au présent article peut être faite en une somme globale ou par versements d'égale valeur, payables au moyen de retenues sur le traitement ou autrement pendant la vie entière, ou pendant une période d'années ou la vie durant, selon la plus courte de ces périodes, les versements en question devant être calculés sur la base que le gouverneur en conseil peut prescrire par règlement quant à la mortalité et au taux d'intérêt. 1, record 1, French, - contribution%20par%20versements
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-11-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Family Law (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compensatory allowance
1, record 2, English, compensatory%20allowance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The court, in granting a divorce, may order either spouse to pay to the other, as consideration for the latter's contribution, in goods or services, to the enrichment of the patrimony of the former, an allowance payable immediately or by instalments, taking into account, in particular, the advantages of the matrimonial regime and marriage contract. The compensatory allowance may be paid, wholly or in part, by the granting of a right of ownership, use or habitation in accordance with articles 458 to 462. 1, record 2, English, - compensatory%20allowance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la famille (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- prestation compensatoire
1, record 2, French, prestation%20compensatoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au moment où il prononce le divorce, le tribunal peut ordonner à l'un des époux de verser à l'autre, en compensation de l'apport, en biens ou services, de ce dernier à l'enrichissement du patrimoine de son conjoint, une prestation payable au comptant ou par versements, en tenant compte, notamment, des avantages que procurent le régime matrimonial et le contrat de mariage. Cette prestation compensatoire peut être payée, en tout ou en partie, par l'attribution d'un droit de propriété, d'usage ou d'habitation, conformément aux articles 458 à 462. 1, record 2, French, - prestation%20compensatoire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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