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What is common law in Ontario?

As defined in Ontario’s Family Law Act, a couple is considered to be in a common law relationship in Ontario after living together for at least three continuous years. If they have a child together by birth or adoption, they only need to have been living together for one year.

What is common law in British Columbia?

As defined in British Columbia’s Family Law Act, a couple is considered to be in a common law relationship in BC after living together in a marriage-like manner for at least two continuous years, or if they’ve lived together for less than two years but have a child together. 

What is common law in Alberta?

As defined in the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act, a common law relationship in Alberta is called an Adult Interdependent Relationship. A couple is considered to be in an Adult Interdependent Relationship if you have made a formal and valid Adult Interdependent Partner agreement together, have lived together in a relationship of interdependence for at least three continuous years, or have lived together in a relationship of interdependence of some permanence where there is a child of the relationship (either by birth or adoption).

What is common law in Manitoba?

As defined in Manitoba’s Family Property Act, a couple is considered to be in a common law relationship if they have registered their relationship at the Vital Statistics Agency or if not registered, have lived together for at least three years, or one year if the couple has a child together.

What is common law in New Brunswick?

As defined in New Brunswick’s Family Services Act, a couple is considered to be in a common law relationship after living together continuously for at least three years or have a child together and are in a relationship of some permanence.

What is common law in Nova Scotia?

As defined in Nova Scotia’s Maintenance and Custody Act, a couple is considered to be in a common law relationship if they live together in a marriage-like relationship and publicly refer to themselves as partners or spouses. However, how long the couple must live together can vary depending on the issue being addressed. 

What is common law in Saskatchewan?

As defined in Saskatchewan’s Family Property Act, a couple is considered to be in a common law relationship after living together continuously for at least two years.

What is common law in Quebec?

In Quebec, common law relationships are often referred to as a defacto union. You are considered common law in Quebec for tax purposes after living together continuously for at least two years. It’s very important to note that in Quebec, unless you’re legally married, your spouse will be entitled to nothing if you pass away. Learn more about marital status and wills in Quebec here.