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The provincial ''Family Law Act'' defines ''spouse'' as including married spouses and unmarried couples, providing that the unmarried couple has lived together in a "marriage-like relationship" for at least two years, or lived together for less than two years if they have had a child. Because the federal ''Divorce Act'' only applies to married spouses, all of the rules that apply when unmarried relationships end are found in the ''Family Law Act''. | The provincial ''Family Law Act'' defines ''spouse'' as including married spouses and unmarried couples, providing that the unmarried couple has lived together in a "marriage-like relationship" for at least two years, or lived together for less than two years if they have had a child. Because the federal ''Divorce Act'' only applies to married spouses, all of the rules that apply when unmarried relationships end are found in the ''Family Law Act''. | ||
This page talks about | This page talks about qualifying as unmarried spouses, the consequences of being in a spousal relationship and unmarried spouses' entitlement to government benefits. This page talks about the legal issues involved when a relationship breaks down. The ______ page talks about the emotional issues that come up when a relationship ends and how those issues can impact on the resolution of the legal issues. | ||
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
