When does a common law rel. start?

[cappy]

btw I live in ontario canada

[representingself]

Originally Posted by cappy

so what if we have been a couple for 7 years and have just lived together for a year and a half, what would I be entitled to ?

In Ontario, you aren't considered as common-law until you have cohabitated on a continuous basis for 3 years. However, there are some situations where the rules are variable.

Do you have any children?
Do you work?
Do you own your home?
Who's name is on the title?
What did you bring to the table (financially), when you moved in together?

[chriserr]

I have become extremely concerned, anxious.

I have been dating this man for 5 years, previously he lived at the marital home. He has since moved in to my apartment, since January of this year-
Incidentally, I live, work and own my fully paid for apartment in Trinidad.
I have plans or thinking of migrating so I purchased this apartment in Toronto. My friend lives in the apartment and we have a signed rental agreement, where he pays a token for rental. The apartment was pur. new and fully furnished by me.

His siruation is that he has been and still is so financially drowning for his marriage. He is 63 years old and retired.

Whilst I do not have any problem in sharing, I have a huge problem in taking
over any part of his debt, debt which cannot be substantiated.

His wife earns average 75,000 anually, whilst his pension is $2500.00 per month. The wife cannot take over the mortage as the Bank advised that her service debt ratio is high, also the house if sold, will be sold for less than the mortgage,

Any advise

[chriserr]

I live in Trininidad and visit 3 times yearly, for a month each time,
would I be considred commonlaw