One of the most cost common family lawyer questions is: “If I let my partner move in with me, will her or she get half of my home?” Or, put another way, "Does living common law mean giving up half your house?" Unfortunately, this is another one of those times when a lawyer is going to tell you “It depends.” The Ontario Family Law Statutes were written so that there was a quick simple straightforward answer. And then judges made it complicated. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains whether letting your partner live common law means giving your him or her half of your stuff. If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics: 93. How to Lose Assets in a Divorce 92. How to Protect Your Assets in a Marriage or Relationship 91. Should One Spouse Leave the House on Separation? 88. Can You Be Legally Separated and Not Know It? 63. What Can You Do With a Marriage Contract? 42. How to Get a Legal Separation in Ontario?

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The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $9.99 Kindle eBook , or as an Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone . You can also get it as a paperback or hard cover from Amazon or at better bookstores. TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: john@schumanlaw.ca Phone: 416-446-5080