Long-term relationships frequently have a married feeling to them. Cohabiting partners recognize their legal rights are radically different when it relates to the potential of splitting up, even though they may feel the same while owning their residence, and finances, and doing everything married couples do.
When you divorce from your partner, knowing your legal rights and obligations regarding separating a family home, your obligations to the kids, and other financial considerations like pensions, loans, and accounts with banks will help you choose the best choices.
What does divorce mean in a common-law marriage?
Despite sounding legal, common-law marriage is a myth.
You may define your relationship as a common-law marriage if you have not tied the knot with your spouse but still live together. However, neither party is legally obligated to the other and none party is protected.