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The provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]'' defines ''spouse'' as including married spouses and unmarried couples, | The provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]'' defines ''spouse'' as including married spouses and unmarried couples, provided 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 | This section talks about qualifying as unmarried spouses, the consequences of being in a spousal relationship, and unmarried spouses' entitlement to government benefits. This section also talks about the legal issues involved when a relationship breaks down. | ||
The section[[Separating Emotionally]] in the chapter Divorce & Separation 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. | |||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
