What constitutes common law?

A common law relationship is simply the act of living together in a marriage-like relationship without actually being legally married. It does not require any kind of legal process to create a common law union. The definition of common law partnership also differs depending on the laws applied. For example, the Canada Pension Plan states that two people are in a common law relationship after a year of cohabitation. The Parenting and Support Act, on the other hand, requires two years of cohabitation before a relationship can be described as common law.

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May 19, 2020

Family Law

How to choose the right family lawyer to handle your divorce

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May 19, 2020

Family Law

When you decide to go forward with a divorce, you need to make sure you choose the right family lawyer. Here’s how to make the right choice.

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March 4, 2020

Family Law

The New Canada Child Benefit and Its Impact on Child Support

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March 4, 2020

Family Law

The New Canada Child Benefit and Its Impact on Child Support

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) has increased as of July 2019 in order to keep up with the current cost of living. This gives parents even more money each month, tax-free, to help them provide for their children. But, what does this mean when it comes to child support? In this blog, family law firm, Lenehan Musgrave LLP, provides the answer to that question.

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January 7, 2020

Family Law

How to prepare for your consultation with a family lawyer

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January 7, 2020

Family Law

To get the most out of your initial consultation with a family lawyer at our Nova Scotia family law firm, it is important to prepare well.

When you are in the process of booking an initial consultation with one of our family lawyers, you will be asked to fill out an Initial Consultation Client Information Form, which allows the lawyer to review your circumstances in advance.