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Prenuptial Agreement For Couples With a High Net Worth

When couples with significant assets decide to marry, the legal and financial stakes can be high. Business interests, investments, real estate portfolios, family trusts, and future earning potential all deserve careful consideration. For these couples, a prenuptial agreement is not about pessimism. It is about clarity, fairness, and long‑term planning. This article explains what is […]

Cohabitation Agreements for Older Couples

Later‑in‑life relationships can be a beautiful new chapter. Many people form new partnerships after divorce, separation, or the death of a spouse, often with established careers, adult children, and carefully planned retirement savings. For these couples, living together can be deeply meaningful, but it also raises important legal and financial questions. This is where cohabitation […]

CRA Common Law

Discover how the CRA defines common law relationships in Canada and what it means for your taxes and benefits. Learn when to declare your status, what proof you may need, and how to stay compliant while maximizing your financial advantages as a common-law couple.

Common Law Separation BC

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A guide to navigating common law separation in British Columbia. Learn what defines a common law relationship, how assets are divided, and when support applies. Gain clarity on your legal rights and steps to take for a fair, confident separation under BC’s Family Law Act.

Alberta Interdependent Relationships

In Alberta, you don’t have to be married to share legal rights with your partner. Under the Adult Interdependent Relationships Act, couples — and even certain family or friends — can become Adult Interdependent Partners (AIPs). This guide explains how AIRs are formed, what rights they bring, and why a cohabitation agreement is key to protecting yourself.

How Do You End a Common Law Marriage?

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Common-law couples in Canada may not be married, but they still share important legal rights and responsibilities. This guide explains what defines a common-law relationship, how it differs from marriage, and what to do when it ends — including property division, support, and separation agreements.

What Happens In a Separation

Separation is never easy, but knowing what to expect can make the process smoother. This guide explains the types of separation, legal agreements, financial considerations, and emotional steps to help you move forward with clarity.

Marriage Agreements and Estate Planning

Planning for the future goes beyond retirement and investments. For couples, it means deciding how assets, debts, and responsibilities will be managed during the relationship and beyond. Marriage agreements and estate planning work hand in hand to provide clarity, protect assets, and reduce conflict, giving couples peace of mind today and security for tomorrow.

Children & Relationship Agreements

Relationship agreements in Canada cannot determine custody, child support, or decision-making rights. These are always decided at separation based on the child’s best interests. Still, prenups and cohabitation agreements help parents by clarifying property and financial matters, reducing conflict, and creating more stability for children.

Alimony In A Prenup

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A prenup can address alimony in Canada but enforceability depends on fairness, legal advice, and full disclosure. This guide explains how courts handle alimony clauses, common pitfalls, and best practices.