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De facto union
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Breakdown of a de facto union
Breakdown of a de facto union
If you and your spouse are in a de facto union, the rules on family patrimony do not apply. As a result, you have no obligation to divide your property into two equal shares if you decide to separate.
Cohabitation
agreement
A cohabitation agreement is a written agreement between two people who live together in a de facto union.
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Separation
agreement
You and your spouse can also sign a separation agreement.
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Family
residence
As a de facto spouse, you cannot register the house or apartment in which you live with your spouse as a "family residence".
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Last update: April 6, 2023
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