by Karishma
Common Law Relationships and Legal Marriages in Ontario
While the Canada Revenue Agency considers cohabitation for a period of at least 12 months continuously as common-law partners for tax purposes, this is not the same definition used for Family Law purposes in Ontario. In Ontario, partners are considered to be in a common-law relationship if they have been living together for a period of at least three years. This is shortened to a cohabitation...
by Karishma
Short Term Marriages and Equalization
In the last few years we have witnessed an upward trend and increase in separations and divorces after a few, short years of marriage. The COVID-19 pandemic has lent a helping hand towards this trend and increase in divorces amongst newlyweds. Oftentimes, and without proper legal advice, some parties are misled to believe they are not entitled to property division after a short-term...
by Karishma