Common law after living together for a time

@saundyl (9783)
Canada
November 1, 2008 12:07pm CST
Some places in Canada allow marriage and common law rules for the gay-lesbian community. I have nothing against this, I'm just confused. I read it stated that after living with a person for so many years people may be considered common law. What i'm confused about is...Does this apply to roommates who aren't gay/lesbian or just to them? If it does how does this affect people who are sharing a home but not dating? If it doesnt apply to roommates just couples thats not as confusing. Does anyone know?
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ronaldinu
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
2 Nov 08
I don't have any idea about law, but I do think that gay or lesbian couples have a right to be safeguarded regarding the law. Imagine one of them passes away, the other part would not be able to inherit that person. I do believe that their rights should be protected. © ronaldinu 2008
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saundyl
@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
4 Nov 08
I agree their rights should be protected. I think the law passed is a good thing in that respect. I just hope some twit that isnt in a couple but just a roommate doesnt try to take advantage of the ruling.
moonlitmagikchild
@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
• United States
2 Nov 08
both people would have to want to claim it for it to be considered so regular room mates wouldnt be that.. i think.. lol.. it confuses me too
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saundyl
@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
2 Nov 08
it seems rather convulted and not standard everywhere.
devilsangel
@devilsangel (1817)
• United States
1 Nov 08
It's not just for gay/lessbian people. In the states they have the same laws. Certian states recognize common law marriages. It says that if a couple has been together for over 7 yrs then they are considered common law married. No it does not include roomates or people just living together. It's for couples, people dating but who just haven't gotten married yet.
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