One of the biggest differences between married and unmarried couples relates to the division of property in the event of separation. Along with marriage comes the right to a special regime of [...]
The misconception that common law partners have the same rights and obligations as married couples is not uncommon. Despite the similarities between common law and married couples, the two [...]
With Valentine’s Day approaching, many contemplate the idea of proposing to The One. While the engagement ring is all about romance, everlasting love and a life-time commitment, it is somewhat [...]
Does a common law spouse have a right to continue to occupy a family home post-separation, when not a registered owner? Usually, the answer is no. Common law spouses are not afforded the same [...]
You and your partner are moving in together or, you have just set a wedding date. These are both happy events, so why wreck the moment with discussions regarding a prenup? Prenups, or “domestic [...]
We’ve all heard stories about the use of social media gone wrong – a politician tweets something inappropriate, an embarrassing photo of a celebrity goes viral, a business person gets caught in a [...]
It is never easy when you make the decision to separate from your spouse. A separation creates many issues and questions that must be resolved, including what the parenting arrangements will be, [...]
