Legal Question in Family Law in Canada

commonlaw

i would like to know if there is any recourse for me to get my commonlaw partner of 22 years to support me. i am working parttime but just started this year and he was supporting me for the past 10 years .i know he will fight me tooth and nail on this. i am in a emotionally abusive relationship and was to scared to leave for many years. i no longer feel i can cope with this man without losing my sanity . he has been legally unemployed for about 15 years but he does have money through other means.


Asked on 4/07/06, 1:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald McLeod Donald R. McLeod Law Corp.

Re: commonlaw

As noted on the website, this answer is specific to British Columbia and likely does not apply in other Provinces. In British Columbia if you are in need and have lived together as if you were married for not less than 2 years, the other partner, regardless of gender, can be required by the Courts to provide spousal support under the British Columbia Family Relations Act. In general terms, you must prove need and an inability to support yourself. You should consult a lawyer. The Telus yellow pages in your city will have a listing in the lawyers section under "Canadian Bar Association - British Columbia Branch" for a ree referral to a lawyer who will charge a minimal fee for a first consultation.

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Answered on 4/07/06, 10:41 pm


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