Common-law

• Legal challenge to Quebec common law rules seeks equal rights for unmarried spouses

  The case involves a woman and her former partner, a prominent Quebec businessman who contended he should not have to pay alimony because they were never legally married.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2021
  
• Manitoba, U.S. couples kept apart by border rules despite easing of coronavirus restrictions

  Elaine Wishart says her partner of three years lives and works in Minneapolis, and due to travel restrictions, he's unable to come to Canada and visit her, and vice versa.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2020
  
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• Group wants housing legislation reform for Alberta common-law couples

  The Alberta Law Reform Institute says it wouldn't be difficult, they could just use the same legislation that married couples already use.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2018
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• Two-thirds of Canadian couples enter marriage or common-law relationship in debt: poll

  A new CIBC survey suggests nearly all couples believe it's important to have a serious joint discussion about finances before getting hitched or moving in together - but only about a third will actually do so.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2016
• Some older couples have ‘weddings’ without getting married

  Some older couples are stopping short of getting legally married to avoid complications with retirement funds, property and grown children.

  Lifestyle

  May 6, 2016
• Simple tax tips to help couples score big on their tax returns

  Married couples as well as common-law partners can take advantage of several income tax benefits, as long as you know how to work the numbers.

  Money

  Feb 12, 2016