Common Law

[beemer2005]

If I live with my girlfriend in Ontario, how long before common-law takes effect?
I am curious that if we break up after 6 months, she can start claiming support, or go after my property.
(no kids)

[LordofthePing]

http://www.ontariofamilylaw.com/outline.html

[PsioniC]

I think its 3+ years you have to be living together without any sort of official union. Don't quote me on this, but I'm fairly sure its a pretty significant amount of time.

That being said if you are worried that this girl is going to try and go after your assets in the event of a break-up maybe you shouldn't be with her? Seems kind of ridiculous. I couldn't ever imagine my girlfriend going after any of my assets if we broke up.

[EmperorOfCanada]

I think its 3+ years you have to be living together without any sort of official union. Don't quote me on this, but I'm fairly sure its a pretty significant amount of time.

That being said if you are worried that this girl is going to try and go after your assets in the event of a break-up maybe you shouldn't be with her? Seems kind of ridiculous. I couldn't ever imagine my girlfriend going after any of my assets if we broke up.

I cant imagine a woman NOT going after a guys assets if she could, especially if she was the dumpee and not the dumper.

[PsioniC]

I cant imagine a woman NOT going after a guys assets if she could, especially if she was the dumpee and not the dumper.

I think you need to change the caliber of women you are hanging out with then.

[warnabrotha]

I think you need to change the caliber of women you are hanging out with then.

what women would not want a man's assets?

hmmm...

the one that doesn't exist.

has nothing to do with caliber, it's just common sense.

[ullyeus]

please check question #3

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...d.php?t=722173

[takethat200210]

I always thought it's two consecutive years of a live-in relationship.

[3weddings]

If I live with my girlfriend in Ontario, how long before common-law takes effect?
I am curious that if we break up after 6 months, she can start claiming support, or go after my property.
(no kids)

I urge you to get a CoHab LINK agreement in place before it gets to that point. Family Law is an odd bird!

How Family Law Treats Common Law Marriage
The area of family law that is fairly straight-forward for both married and common-law spouses is child support: the law treats child support as a right of the children of a relationship, regardless of 'marital status' of the parents.

If you are not the biological parent of the child or children, it can be a little less clear-cut, depending on how involved you have been in the child's life. (You'll find more information about child support here.)

The biggest area of difference in how family law treats married and unmarried couples (common-law or same-sex) is in family property division. Generally, in a common law relationship, property will be divided based on who bought the property and each partner's financial contribution to the relationship. (Family property division for married couples is explained here.)

Another area of difference in 'legal' marriage and common law marriage is to do with spousal support. In a 'traditional' marriage, a spouse is generally obligated to support the other if they are able to pay and the other has a need, regardless of how long the couple has been together. In a common law relationship, this support obligation only 'kicks in' if you have a child together or you've been living together continuously for at least three years.

As with most areas of family law, there are many "ifs and buts" in how the law deals with different aspects of a common law marriage and separation.

If you would like help clarifying where you stand in your common law marriage, whether before, during or upon separation

Source: http://www.divorcesupport.ca/family-...w-marriage.php

[Mugen123]

what women would not want a man's assets?

hmmm...

the one that doesn't exist.

has nothing to do with caliber, it's just common sense.

[Nikita]

I think you need to change the caliber of women you are hanging out with then.

Indeed!

I cant imagine a woman NOT going after a guys assets if she could, especially if she was the dumpee and not the dumper.

Then again, you need to change the caliber of women you're hanging out with...or use your imagination a little more wisely and widely.

what women would not want a man's assets?

hmmm...

the one that doesn't exist.

has nothing to do with caliber, it's just common sense.

None of what you typed is common sense, it's all plain ol' ignorance.

And maybe you need to change the caliber of women you're hanging out with.

[Ducky]

if i remember correctly, the government consider you as common law status after ONE year of living together...

[laptop-tech]

what women would not want a man's assets?

hmmm...

the one that doesn't exist.

has nothing to do with caliber, it's just common sense.

Does that apply to your sister and mother as well ? Just curious if you think all women are trash, or just everyone except your family.

[EmperorOfCanada]

Does that apply to your sister and mother as well ? Just curious if you think all women are trash, or just everyone except your family.

It applies to my Mother and Sister, since you asked. I wouldnt blame my mother one bit for trying to get whatever she could if my father left her. My sister well she would have to find someone willing to date her first :p If I was a woman who got dumped I would fight hard to get everything I felt I was owed.

Then again, you need to change the caliber of women you're hanging out with...or use your imagination a little more wisely and widely.
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Incorrect.

[manyapples]

Automatic one-star because Nikita replied to /trolled the thread.