In Ontario, common law spouses do not have the same property rights as married couples. Whatever is in your name, remains in your name. If the house is solely in your name, then you can remove your ex at anytime of your choosing. Tenancy laws are not applicable in shared accommodations.
Common law couples do not have statutory property division in Ontario. So no, she does not get half your house or your savings automatically .
Separation Agreements for Common Law Couples. For common law couples—i.e., couples who have lived together but never married— there is no formal process that must be followed in order to separate, and no need for divorce. Common-law couples can dissolve their union at any time, with no required legal action.
Common law couples do not have statutory property division in Ontario. So no, she does not get half your house or your savings automatically .
Separation Agreements for Common Law Couples. For common law couples—i.e., couples who have lived together but never married— there is no formal process that must be followed in order to separate, and no need for divorce. Common-law couples can dissolve their union at any time, with no required legal action.
Each spouse is entitled to half the value of the family property. ing to the law, the value of property owned during the marriage that still exists at the date of separation is to be divided equally between the spouses.
An Ontario separation agreement should generally include specific information regarding how any issues facing the separating couple are to be resolved. For example: Parenting Arrangements: Spouses should determine who has custody and what the access schedule will look like.
No. Under Ontario law there is no requirement that, in order to be valid, a separation agreement must be notarized.
Couples typically use a Cohabitation Agreement to: Outline how property will be divided. Detail how the repayment of mutual and individual debts will be distributed. Clarify how individual and mutual assets will be split up. Outline how expenses and shared finances will be handled.