Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Canada

Can children of the common-law spouse be considered children of the marriage

How soon after cohabitation may children of the common law spouse be entitled to become beneficiaries in case of death of the non biological parent?


Asked on 10/22/01, 2:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Can children of the common-law spouse be considered children of the marriage

Never. it doesnt matter if there is a marriage or not. the only way they get anything if there is no will is to be adopted. there is no such thing as a common law spouse in CA.

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Answered on 11/22/01, 2:22 pm


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