STILL MARRIED CAN DO A COMMON LAW?

[ydnarebeb]

can we declare as common law even my bf is not yet divorced with his ex-wife but they are seperated for 7 years and the thing is, he has a custody case that's why he can't divorce his ex-wife? we've been 6 years living in together so im just wondering if we can declare as common law..thanks

 

[Leon]

Yes, you can declare yourselves as common law. This is not-uncommon when there are good reasons not to get divorced. Some people even come from countries where you can't get divorced.

 

[ydnarebeb]

even he has a government case in custody and not yet divorce here in canada? there would be no problem if we declare as common law? and i have proof because he is one of my benificiary in my insurance.

 

[Leon]

Yes, you can declare common law but beneficiary of your insurance does not prove that you live together. It would be better if you have a common lease, common utilities or at least can show that you are getting a lot of mail to the same address.

 

[ydnarebeb]

thank you so much...now i feel relief..