How to end a common-law relationship in Canada?

Common-law relationships in Canada legally end when partners begin living separately Unlike divorce, ending a common-law relationship in Canada requires no formal legal process - partners simply need to live separately and apart. However, separating [...]

How to end a common-law relationship in Canada?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:40:25-04:00

How to apply for common law in Ontario?

Common law status in Ontario occurs automatically after cohabiting with a partner for 3 years, or 1 year with a child In Ontario, common law relationships are legally recognized without requiring any formal application or [...]

How to apply for common law in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:39:29-04:00

When does common law start in Ontario?

In Ontario, common law status begins after 3 years of cohabitation or having a child together in a permanent relationship. Under Ontario family law, couples are considered to be in a common law relationship when [...]

When does common law start in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:38:20-04:00

How does common law work in Ontario?

Common law relationships in Ontario provide specific legal rights and obligations after cohabiting for 3+ years In Ontario, common law partnerships are legally recognized relationships that differ from marriage. While common law partners don't automatically [...]

How does common law work in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:36:42-04:00

What does common law mean in Ontario?

Common law refers to two people living together in a marriage-like relationship without being legally married in Ontario. In Ontario, a common-law relationship is legally recognized when two people cohabitate continuously in a conjugal partnership. [...]

What does common law mean in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:35:58-04:00

How to become common law in Ontario?

In Ontario, couples must cohabitate for 3 years or have a child together to be considered common-law partners. To establish a common-law relationship in Ontario, couples must meet specific legal requirements. The relationship must be [...]

How to become common law in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:35:10-04:00

When are you considered common law in Ontario?

In Ontario, common-law status applies after 3 years of cohabitation or having a child together Under Ontario law, couples achieve common-law status through two main paths. The first is living together continuously in a conjugal [...]

When are you considered common law in Ontario?Ken Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:34:17-04:00

What is a common-law spouse entitled to in Ontario

Common-law spouses in Ontario have limited property rights but may claim spousal support and other benefits Under Ontario law, common-law partners have different legal rights compared to married couples. While they don't automatically receive the [...]

What is a common-law spouse entitled to in OntarioKen Maynard CDFA, Acc.FM2025-08-26T20:33:16-04:00