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posted Mar 23, 2020 2:25:46 PM

My boyfriend and I have have been living together for 7 months. Common law is considered after living together for 12 months. Do I put into my information as common law?

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Level 15
Mar 27, 2020 1:19:53 PM

A common-law partner -As per CRA - A person you are living within a conjugal relationship, but are not married to, and one of the following situations applies.

  • have been living with you for at least 12 continuous months. This includes any period you were separated for less than 90 days because of a breakdown in the relationship
  • are the parent of your child by birth or adoption
  • have custody and control of your child (or had custody and control immediately before the child turned 19 years of age) and your child is wholly dependent on that person for support