Property division for married couples and common-law couples is vastly different. It is important to understand what your rights and obligations are with respect to property on breakdown of your relationship.

Spousal support is not an automatic right associated with the breakdown of a relationship. In the absence of a marriage contract or cohabitation agreement, your spouse may be entitled to spousal support.

If you are separating and you have children, your children are likely your main concern. You need to gain an understanding of the two main issues that are required to be determined on separation for the children: decision-making and parenting time.

A cohabitation agreement is for anyone who wants to protect their assets, provide predictability on separation and to determine any support obligations or rights they may have on separation.