Common-Law Separation

Navigating the end of a common-law relationship requires a distinct legal approach. At Drake Law, our family lawyers focus on guiding clients through these unique challenges, offering clear, strategic guidance for your next chapter. While common-law partners will not need to “divorce,” common-law separation still involves critical legal issues like spousal support, decision-making responsibility and parenting time.

The key challenge is property division: Ontario law does not grant common-law partners automatic asset equalization. Securing your share of assets, including the family home and investments, depends on establishing legal grounds like “unjust enrichment” or “constructive trust” that in some cases result in a finding of “joint family venture”. Drake Law is uniquely prepared to simplify these matters, assessing all financial and non-financial contributions, circumstances, and considerations to build a strong case for your entitlement.

To achieve clear, strategic guidance for your next chapter, the best step is to act promptly. Seek guidance now to effectively resolve asset division or support issues.