Fast Facts about Common Law relationships
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#1: Couples who are not legally married are still subject to Alberta laws governing Common Law relationships.
#2: Prenuptial agreements are recommended for both legally married couples and common law couples. There is also no difference in terms of timing - the earlier the better.
#3: Spousal support may still be payable even if a couple is not legally married.
#4: Custody and Access is often treated similarly for common law couples and married couples .
#5: Child support is payable in the same way that it is for married couples.
#6: You are unable to "sign off on your parental rights". You need legal advice regarding this option for you
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