Common law couples do not have statutory property division in Ontario. So no, she does not get half your house or your savings automatically .
No. Under Ontario law there is no requirement that, in order to be valid, a separation agreement must be notarized.
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.
Both parties have an equal right to remain in the home, regardless of whose name is on title. An equal right to the possession of the home and its contents means that a court can make temporary orders for exclusive possession of the matrimonial home under the Family Law Act.
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.
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.
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.