Do i need to divorce first before applying for SOWP?

[vishan6]

Im legally married to someone else, but currently Im living common law with another partner for 11months.
Do i need to get a divorce, before my current partner can apply for Spousal Work Permit for me?

 

[PMM]

Hi

Im legally married to someone else, but currently Im living common law with another partner for 11months.
Do i need to get a divorce, before my current partner can apply for Spousal Work Permit for me?

1. No, as long as you can prove common/law

 

[canuck78]

Im legally married to someone else, but currently Im living common law with another partner for 11months.
Do i need to get a divorce, before my current partner can apply for Spousal Work Permit for me?

You aren't considered common law if you haven't lived with your partner for over 1 continuous year