I read through a number of documents and still have a few unanswered questions about the details of common law that directly effect me.
my girlfriend and I are considering moving in together and I want to know exactly what could/will happen in my situation.
If the questions I state below are to be directed somewhere else please let me know!
The main 2 questions I have still remain.
1) Under federal law, common law takes place after 1 year. Under provincial law (Ontario) the time period is 3 years.
where can I find a list differentiating the 2 sets of laws?
2) What is the definition of "cohabitation" when regarding the described situation.
In a situation where ones permanent address is different from the location they are living with their significant other, are they also subject to a common law union?
for example; John's permanent address is his parent's house outside of toronto, however John is renting a condo downtown Toronto with 2 friends (with John's name and one of the others on the lease). He resides in the condo, and goes home most weekends to visit family and friends. He also has a significant amount of his possessions at his parents house.
If his girlfriend moves into the condo with him, sharing a room/bed, are they subject to a common law union even though his permanent address is a different location?
does it matter if she changes her permanent address to the condo John is renting?
Thank you very much
my girlfriend and I are considering moving in together and I want to know exactly what could/will happen in my situation.
If the questions I state below are to be directed somewhere else please let me know!
The main 2 questions I have still remain.
1) Under federal law, common law takes place after 1 year. Under provincial law (Ontario) the time period is 3 years.
where can I find a list differentiating the 2 sets of laws?
2) What is the definition of "cohabitation" when regarding the described situation.
In a situation where ones permanent address is different from the location they are living with their significant other, are they also subject to a common law union?
for example; John's permanent address is his parent's house outside of toronto, however John is renting a condo downtown Toronto with 2 friends (with John's name and one of the others on the lease). He resides in the condo, and goes home most weekends to visit family and friends. He also has a significant amount of his possessions at his parents house.
If his girlfriend moves into the condo with him, sharing a room/bed, are they subject to a common law union even though his permanent address is a different location?
does it matter if she changes her permanent address to the condo John is renting?
Thank you very much
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