Are We Common-Law Partners?
Marriage doesn’t hold the same significance that it used to. In fact, last year more than half of Canadians surveyed in an Angus Reid Institute poll said that getting married was “not that […]
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How long should we live together, to be common law in Ontario?
Common-law relationships are those that don’t involve any sort of formal marriage ceremony. They are established once you and your partner having been living together (or cohabiting) for a length of time. If […]
Read moreThings You Can’t Leave Out Of Your Cohab Agreement If You’ve Already Been Divorced
We’ve recently written about the importance of having a comprehensive cohabitation agreement, especially if you’ve been through a divorce and are now living with, or about to move in with a new partner. […]
Read moreThe Biggest Mistake Mature Couples Make When Their Relationship Gets Serious
With age comes wisdom, and if you’re starting a new relationship in your 40s, 50s or even 60s, you probably have a clear idea about what you need from your partner, and what […]
Read moreMoving In Together? Consider These Points Before You Take The Next Big Step
Common law relationships are nothing new, but it appears that more unmarried couples are making the decision to move in together. According to Statistics Canada, 394,670 common law couples resided in Ontario in […]
Read moreRights And Obligations For Common Law Couples In Ontario
Common law relationships are on the rise in Canada, however many couples are unfamiliar with the legal rights and responsibilities they have with respect to one another should the relationship break down. In […]
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