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Common Law Relationships

This fact sheet provides information on common-law relationships, including how long people have to live together to be "common law," legitimacy of children, property rights, exclusive possession of the home, spousal support, and cohabitation agreements.


Produced in 2008

Produced by Springtide Resources

Topics Family Law - Marriage and common-law relationships

Format Booklet/fact sheet/brochure; Web site/online resource

Relates to region Across Ontario

Available as

webhttp://www.springtideresources.org/resources/show.cfm?id=206
English , Web Page  

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Springtide Resources
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E-mail info@womanabuseprevention.com
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