my ex left 6 mths ago, now she's back for more. The house is in my name, but is there a time limit that prevents a person returning and trying to get more ?
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freyguy,
If your in Ontario, I believe the Limitation Act S.O. 1990 chapter 24. schedule B applies to your situation. They have two years from the date of separation to bring forth a claim for such issues as spousal support. If a claim is brought forth within the two years, there is no time limit to settle the matter by way of proceeding.
Limitations Act, 2002
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/S...2l24_e.htm#BK5
S.O. 2002, chapter 24
Schedule B
Basic Limitation Period
Basic limitation period
4. Unless this Act provides otherwise, a proceeding shall not be commenced in respect of a claim after the second anniversary of the day on which the claim was discovered. 2002, c. 24, Sched. B, s. 4.
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16. (1) There is no limitation period in respect of,
(b) a proceeding to enforce an order of a court, or any other order that may be enforced in the same way as an order of a court;
(c) a proceeding to obtain support under the Family Law Act or to enforce a provision for support or maintenance contained in a contract or agreement that could be filed under section 35 of that Act;
For your ex to be eligible to bring forth a claim for spousal support see the Family Law Act and definition of spouses for spousal support purposes.
Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter F.3
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/S...f03_e.htm#BK33
PART III
SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS
Section 29
“spouse” means a spouse as defined in subsection 1 (1), and in addition includes either of two persons who are not married to each other and have cohabited,
(a) continuously for a period of not less than three years, or
(b) in a relationship of some permanence, if they are the natural or adoptive parents of a child. (“conjoint”) R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3, s. 29; 1999, c. 6, s. 25 (2); 2005, c. 5, s. 27 (4-6).
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