I live in British Columbia Canada, going thru a separation in which I am not the property owner. My partner and I have

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in BC, common law spouses that have LIVED TOGETHER for at least 2 years in a marriage like relationship are treated as if they were married under the Family Law Act, and thus the family home would be divided equally

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here is some more info for you https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/family-law/dealing-with-property-and-debt/common-law

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