Under the Indian Act there are no rules on possession of the matrimonial home or division of interests in land.
Under a Land Code, a First Nation will finally be able to deal with the rights of spouses to interests in First Nation land if their marriage breaks down. If necessary, the community has up to 12 months after the Land Code takes effect to develop and enact rules and procedures on this subject.
The Framework Agreement specifically states that these new rules and procedures will apply equally to women and men.