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De facto union
De facto union
Understand what a de facto union is and the rights, obligations and protections it provides.
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union
Understand what a de facto union is and its consequences.
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Rights
You and your de facto spouse both have rights, and under some laws you are considered as a couple.
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Obligations
You have no obligations toward your de facto spouse, however long you have been together, unless you have signed a cohabitation agreement. However, you have obligations toward your children.
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Protections
Know the protections conferred by a de facto union in the event of a separation or death.
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Last update: April 6, 2023
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