It is a common misconception that once a relationship is dissolved, every asset must be dissolved right down the middle. Being part of a two income household allows partners to boost their own investment portfolio. Any equity that is grown during the course of the relationship from the date of marriage or the first date of cohabitation, up until the date of separation, are up for division. Regardless of which spouse contributed it, any growth in equity is split between both parties, and this includes pensions, savings, property investments and RRSP contributions.