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My ex common in law spouse has laid claim to virtually all of our "assets" on his financial statements. Each and every one of these assets was purchased during our relationship. How do I go about filling out my own financial statement considering this? Af course all of these assets is in his name except for our vehicle which was, and should still be, in both of our names. Can he claim the entire thing as solely owned by him?
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For married couples, assets acquired during the marriage are generally considered "family assets" -- that is, jointly owned. But the legislation stating that exempts common law couples.
So my understanding is that, if an asset is in his name, it's his. The good news is that you might be able to claim a share in the assets, but you'll have to do so through common law rather than family law. Regrettably, unmarried couples receive far less of each other's assets than they would if they had been married.
If these assets are significant, I'd seek legal advice to determine your options.
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