Lawyers Helena Birt and JohnPaul Boyd explain how the law on property division differs between married and unmarried/"common law"/cohabiting couples in Canada. The law varies from province to province. As such, it is highly recommended that you speak to a lawyer to discuss your situation.

Highlights
5:02 Development of the law on division of property to unmarried couples in various provinces
7:36 "Unjust Enrichment"
10:28:rights to the matrimonial /family home (including exclusive possession)


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Speakers
Helena Birt
Ontario Family Law Limited Scope Services Project
https://www.familylawlss.ca/

JohnPaul Boyd
boydarbitration.ca
Five Minute Family Law with JohnPaul Boyd QC    / @johnpaulboydqc