When you and your spouse separate or divorce, or when your spouse dies, you may need to divide your property. The way property is divided in Ontario depends on whether you’re married or in a common-law relationship.<\/p>\n
Married<\/strong> means you had a marriage ceremony done by someone with the legal power to marry you, like a judge, justice of the peace, or religious official.<\/p>\n Couples who live together as partners, but have not legally married, are sometimes said to be living “common-law”.<\/p>\n