Did You Know? » Spouses

In family law, spouses are:

1. Two people who are legally married;
2. Two people who have cohabited in a relationship resembling marriage for at least 3 years (common law spouses); or
3. Two people who have cohabited for any period if they are the natural or adopted parents of a child or children (common law spouses).

Family law in Ontario applies equally to same sex spouses and parents.

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