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Common Law Separations: Rights & Obligations [video]

Agenda

  1. The Arrival of the Toothbrush
  2. Definition of Spouse
  3. The Main Similarities to Marriage
  4. How Common Law Couples are Different than Married Couples
  5. Child Support
  6. Spousal Support
  7. Property
  8. Joint Family Venture
  9. Parenting Rights & Responsibilities
  10. When Common Law Couples Separate
  11. Limitation Periods for Common Law Partners

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Russell Alexander

Russell Alexander is the Founder & Senior Partner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.