[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/brunetassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Brunet-page-des-services-3.webp” background_position=”top_center” background_vertical_offset=”30%” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” module_class=”imfd” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”30px” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#3a3b3d 1%|#b3192f 100%” custom_padding=”200px||200px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”100px||100px||true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” title_font_size_tablet=”26px” title_font_size_phone=”24px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”||-90px||false|false” border_color_all=”#b3192f” border_width_right=”4vw” border_color_right=”#B3192F” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Titre de l’article” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Did you know that as common-law spouses, you are not entitled to certain protections which are reserved to married couples?” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”–et_global_body_font|600|||||||” title_font_size=”16px” title_line_height=”1.3em” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”20px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” header_3_font=”Prata||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Maria and John have been in a relationship since 1984. They both work as teachers in a neighbourhood school. They live in a small house that John bought for them. As children of divorcees, they wish to build a future together, but without getting married. Some years later, Maria gives birth to two beautiful children. However, one of the children\u2019s medical condition requires that Maria stay at home. <\/p>\n
Although little Tim is a very endearing child, caring for him requires time and money from the couple. Consequently, John, who is the family\u2019s principal source of income, works long hours and even gets a second job to allow the couple to pay for all the expenses related to their home, car and Tim\u2019s treatments. As for Maria, she holds occasional receptionist replacement positions and contributes to the costs by paying the grocery bills. <\/p>\n
Unfortunately, over the years, the relationship between Maria and John falls apart. When Tim reaches 23 years of age and appears to be more autonomous, the couple decide to separate. However, since the couple never married \u2013 and unless John is generous \u2013 Maria will be penalized by this relationship. Did you know that although they have lived together for nearly thirty years and have had children, Maria and John will not be able to benefit from certain protections reserved to married couples? <\/p>\n
Indeed, Maria will not be entitled to any share in the family residence since it is owned by John. She will not be able to keep the family car nor any other property that she does not own. Furthermore, she will not be entitled to any spousal support, despite having left the job market to take care of their son Tim over the years. Finally, she will not be entitled to any share in John\u2019s pension fund. In other words, Maria will have to begin her new life by relocating, at her own expense, and by finding a new job to support herself. <\/p>\n
It is possible to prevent such a situation with a cohabitation agreement signed at the beginning or at any time during the course of a relationship. Should you need further advice in this matter, you should consult a lawyer. <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||60px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/brunetassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Marie-Laurence-carre.jpg” title_text=”Marie-Laurence-carre” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”38%” width_tablet=”23%” width_phone=”40%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|220px|220px|220px|220px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_link_text_color=”#b3192f” text_orientation=”left” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”30px|||-180px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”30px|||0px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n