Property division between common-law spouses may seem to be simple because there is no equalization involved in this process of separating common-law spouses. However, there are many other issues that could arise requiring assistance of a family lawyer. For example, what one can do if the property is registered in the sole name of only one spouse? Common-law spouses do not have automatic statutory rights to the property of the other spouse unlike married spouses. Having said that, there are legal principles developed by caselaw that may allow a spouse to make a claim against the other common-law spouse’s property. Likewise, one may have issues proving a common-law relationship status because common-law spouses do not receive a certificate of a relationship unlike a certificate of marriage that marries spouses receive from the government.
In case of having such issues, it is always better to have a benefit of a legal advice and assistance. Progressive Legal Solutions deals with such issues on a constant basis. We will be able to navigate you throughout the whole process of separation including the issues of property division regardless of whether you are married spouses or common-law.
Progressive Legal Solutions can help you with the issues related to property division and all other issues arising out of your separation.