Common Law Relationships: The Legal Implications of Splitting Up

Video Description

People often assume that, in Canadian law, the specifics of couples in common law relationships who split up are the same as married couples looking to get divorced.

But, in reality, there are laws like the Family Law Act that detail the rights of people in common law relationships when they choose to separate. In this video, we go over the details of splitting up from common law relationships.

We go over each of the important elements you need to consider in this process, including things like property rights, spousal and child support, and child custody. We also talk about things like wills and inheritance, and some precautions you might consider taking before you split up that can make the process easier.

Splitting up from a common law relationship may be similar in many ways to a couple that is getting a divorce, but as you’ll see, there are many crucial differences. That’s why it’s important to educate yourself and to retain the services of a law firm that knows the law regarding common law relationships inside and out.

For more information, head here: https://freedomlaw.ca/2018/10/22/splitting-up-in-a-common-law-relationship/