Shaun D. Hennessy
shaun@chclaw.ca
(780) 468-2551 Ext 302
shaun@chclaw.ca
(780) 468-2551 Ext 302
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Rose-Marie Cassis
rose@chclaw.ca
(780) 468-2551 Ext 301
rose@chclaw.ca
(780) 468-2551 Ext 301
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Family Law deals with the legal rights and obligations between married persons and persons involved in common-law relationships.
When entering into a marriage or common-law relationship you may wish to consider a prenuptial or cohabitation agreement to outline the obligations you and your partner will have if the relationship breaks down. When a relationship breaks down, you should get legal advice on your rights with respect to such issues as grounds for divorce, spousal support, custody, access, child support, and the division of property acquired during the relationship.
Common-law spouses need not take any formal steps to dissolve their relationship when they separate. However, if there are children born of the relationship the issues of guardianship, custody, access, and child support will have to be addressed. Questions may also arise regarding spousal support and how property accumulated during the course of the relationship should be divided.
When entering into a marriage or common-law relationship you may wish to consider a prenuptial or cohabitation agreement to outline the obligations you and your partner will have if the relationship breaks down. When a relationship breaks down, you should get legal advice on your rights with respect to such issues as grounds for divorce, spousal support, custody, access, child support, and the division of property acquired during the relationship.
Common-law spouses need not take any formal steps to dissolve their relationship when they separate. However, if there are children born of the relationship the issues of guardianship, custody, access, and child support will have to be addressed. Questions may also arise regarding spousal support and how property accumulated during the course of the relationship should be divided.
• The Law with respect to divorce in Canada is governed by The Divorce Act.
• The Law with respect to property rights between married persons is set out within The Matrimonial Property Act, a provincial statute.
• The Law with respect to property rights between married persons is set out within The Matrimonial Property Act, a provincial statute.
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