In Canada, common-law partnerships and marriages come with distinct legal differences that can significantly impact everything from property rights to spousal support. While both types of relationships involve shared lives and responsibilities, the legal frameworks that govern them in Ontario are different. Understanding these differences is crucial for couples planning their personal and financial futures. …
Read MoreWhen your relationship ends, it can be difficult to navigate your legal entitlements especially if a co-habitation agreement was not in place. Although common-law relationships are treated differently than marriages under Ontario law, property division is still a possibility. Although it’s not automatically guaranteed, there are legal steps a common-law partner can take to divide …
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Read MoreThe Ontario Court of Appeal recently grappled with the important question of when a common law partner’s claim for a constructive trust interest in a home may or may not be allowed. What Happened? The parties were common law partners who had cohabited for 15 years, from 2000 to 2015. At no time did the …
Read MoreAn Ontario court recently ordered that a man who was found to have gifted his former common-law spouse a 50% interest in the home they had lived in together had to either buy out the former spouse’s half interest, or the home had to be sold and profits divided equally if he wanted to resolve …
Read MoreIn Ontario, common law couples do not automatically have property rights in the way that married couples do. Rather, when you are common law, ownership is strictly by title. In simplest terms, this means that each party leaves the relationship with whatever is in his or her name, and assets are not subject to division …
Read MoreIt is becoming more and more popular for couples to choose to enter into common law relationships. A common law relationship is one where two people live together and share their lives, but they are not legally married… [Read More]
Read MoreCommon Law Relationships – The Basics According to the latest census, the number of common law relationships in Canada continues to surge. As this trend shows little sign of slowing down, it is important for common law couples to understand their rights, especially if the relationship should end, and seek the advice of a Toronto …
Read MoreCommon Law Relationships – The Details According to the latest census, the number of common law relationships in Canada continues to surge. As this trend shows little sign of slowing down, it is important for common law couples to understand their rights, especially if the relationship should end, and seek the advice of a Toronto …
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