There is a strong narrative suggesting or even stating that only a lawyer can draft a legally binding separation agreement and this is not true. Anyone can draft their own separation agreement and as long as it includes certain information, is signed by both spouses and witnessed it is legally binding.
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.
Common law couples do not have statutory property division in Ontario. So no, she does not get half your house or your savings automatically .
A judge may not grant a restraining order against a common-law partner to keep that partner out of his or her own property. However, if one common-law spouse does kick out the other, the “kicked-out” spouse should be in a position to secure alternative accommodations.
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.