Navigating the family law terrain in Ontario when it comes to common law spouses is not an easy task, making knowledge of rights and duties paramount. Through this blog post, we want you to be better informed on matters such as spousal support or property entitlement that are associated with being a common law spouse […]
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Definition of the Matrimonial Home in Ontario The matrimonial home in Ontario is defined as a property in which a married couple or their family has been living together continuously for at least one year. This includes both owned and rented properties, as well as any secondary residences such as vacation homes or cottage properties.
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If you are in a common-law relationship or about to live together with a partner, you should strongly consider entering into a cohabitation agreement. This is an excellent way to safeguard your rights if your relationship goes sour. A cohabitation agreement should ideally be signed prior to moving in together. However, you may enter into
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Cohabiting/Common Law Couples: How Your Rights Compare to Married Couples Although you may believe that as a common law spouse, you have the same rights and obligations as married spouses, this is not true. It’s critical to understand and recognize Ontario common law and the distinctions between married spouses and cohabitating partners in order to
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