I am wondering what the laws are in On concerning common law breakups. Ontario. We have been together almost 4 years, 2

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Good afternoon - sorry to hear about the situation. Common-law couples do not have the same property rights as a married couple would. That said, if one party contributed to the assets of the other, they could make a legal claim for an interest in that asset (typically the family home, investments or a business).

In recent years courts have found that in longer common law relationships there exists what is called a "joint family venture" and through this legal doctrine courts find indirect contributions to the value of all assets even if there is no direct contribution. In other words, a spouse could make a claim even though they did not directly pay for that asset.

There is a presumption of joint child custody absent compelling circumstances. The spouse with the children the least amount of time usually would pay child support.

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Yes, whoever has title the property can dictate who can stay in the property.

There is no matrimonial home protection unlike married couples.

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