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Find out whether you qualify as a common-law spouse in Ontario, and what that does — and doesn't — give you a right to.
Estimate only — not legal advice. Property rights for common-law couples depend heavily on individual facts.Continuous cohabitation for 3+ years generally qualifies you as a "spouse" for support purposes under the Family Law Act, even without a child.
If you have a child together, a shorter cohabitation period can still qualify you for support if the relationship shows some permanence.
Unlike married spouses, common-law partners have no equalization of Net Family Property — property disputes typically require an unjust enrichment claim.
A cohabitation agreement made before or during the relationship can set out property and support terms in advance, avoiding uncertainty later.
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