TCZ LawToronto, ON · January 27, 2026What Is a Common-Law Spouse Entitled to in Ontario?
In Ontario, common-law spouses do not have the same legal rights as married spouses. While common-law partners may be entitled to spousal support in certain circumstances, they do not have automatic rights to property division or inheritance. What a common-law spouse is entitled to depends on the type of legal claim involved, whether it relates to property, support, or estate matters, and often requires court-based equitable...
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