Common Law Relationships and ownership?

Question

My BF said last night that because he has been with me 6 months, he owns half of what I have and half my pension. I think he wants to keep me so he is using scare tactics as he has done in the past. Is this true? I live in Ontario.

Jean

Answer 1

NOPE! He's wrong. Is his name on your lease?  You need to get away from him! He is using you!

Answer 2

I live in Ontario, Canada. My understanding of the law is that a Common Law Marriage is after three years living together as spouses. I believe it is recognized after one year if there are children.

Answer 3

Yikes, scary....in any relationship, if common law status applies, it would take about 7 years I think to even begin to qualify.  And that would only be in states that would recognize a common law marriage, I don't know about Canada.  You may consider asking in the Legal category to get your most accurate answer, but I'm nearly certain he is incorrect.

On a personal note, your BF sounds a lil bit coocoo for coco puffs and you might want to consider breaking things off with him before he gets any more possessive and controlling...good luck!

Answer 4

He is wrong and a controller..Run away fast

Answer 5

That's a load of rubbish.

Common-law relationships are recognised in Ontario as far as spousal support issues, but you must have been together continuously for three years, and it doesn't apply to property.