Time Limitation Periods for when a Marriage-Like Relationship Ends in BC
While marriage continues to be the most common form of union in Canada, a growing number of Canadians are opting for common-law or ‘marriage-like’ relationships instead.
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Publications Categorized "Cohabitation and Prenuptial Agreements"
Are you in marriage-like relationship?
Marriage-like relationships, sometimes referred to as common-law relationships, are becoming more common in British Columbia.
The Perfect Valentine’s Gift – An Engagement and a Pre-nup?
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, many couples will be celebrating by getting engaged.
Remarrying After Separation
Even people who have experienced a difficult separation often find themselves falling in love again.
Prenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements in Alberta: More Than Money on Global News Radio
Marcus Sixta sits down with Faisal Karmali and Dave Popowich from More Than Money on Global News Radio to answer some common questions about prenuptial and cohabitation agreements in Alberta.
What Rights do Gay Couples in Common Law Relationships Have?
Is there a difference in the legal rights afforded to marriages and common law relationship for LGBTQ couples? I am often asked about legal rights for a gay or lesbian marriage or common law relationship. Vancouver LGBTQ communities have had a strong history of activism and have been integral in the fight for equal marriage rights, but many are still confused as to what the law is now especially for common law couples.
How to Choose a Better Jurisdiction for a Prenuptial Agreement
When people move from one province to another, or even from one country to another, it can create issues for the enforcement of a prenuptial agreement or cohabitation agreement.
The Maintenance Enforcement Program: 7 Things You Should Know
If you have a child support or spousal support order and want to avoid having to deal with your former spouse, the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) can be used to collect support from the paying spouse and distribute it to the recipient spouse.
Explaining the Prenup: What it is, and why Kanye told you to get one
Our founder, Marcus Sixta, was recently interviewed by the Daily Hive to explain to people the importance of creating a prenuptial agreement, not only when you are getting married, but also for couples who have lived together for two years.
How Can I Challenge a Prenuptial Agreement in BC?
Occasionally, after a separation, one spouse may be less than happy with an existing prenuptial agreement or cohabitation agreement. Maybe because it severely limits their spousal support or leaves them with little property. So, what are the steps needed in British Columbia to challenge a prenuptial agreement?
Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Who are they good for?
When people think about pre-nuptial agreements the idea often brings to mind wealthy celebrities entering into contracts because they know their marriage is not going to last. It is important to realize that these types of agreements are not just for the wealthy.
Family Law 101: The Difference Between Provincial Court and Supreme Court/Queen’s Bench
In Canada, an application to the court in a family law proceeding can be made either the in Provincial Court or the Superior Court. Depending on the province, the Superior Court is called the Supreme Court or the Court of Queen’s Bench.
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