Difference between revisions of "Unmarried Spouses"

The provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]'' defines ''spouse'' as including married spouses and unmarried couples, providing that the unmarried couple has lived together in a "marriage-like relationship" for at least two years, or lived together for less than two years if they have had a child. Because the federal ''[[Divorce Act]]'' only applies to married spouses, all of the rules that apply when unmarried relationships end are found in the ''Family Law Act''.

This page talks about qualifying as unmarried spouses, the consequences of being in a spousal relationship and unmarried spouses' entitlement to government benefits. This page talks about the legal issues involved when a relationship breaks down. The [[Separating Emotionally]] page talks about the emotional issues that come up when a relationship ends and how those issues can impact on the resolution of the legal issues.