Why don't you just get married? There are countless reasons why couples choose to live together over marriage. Some couples decide to marry in a more traditional way, while others may decide that a civic relationship is best for them. First, there may be legal barriers that prevent couples from marrying. An example of this is when one of the parties was previously married but not yet legally divorced. Because there is no requirement for couples to actually obtain a divorce after separation, couples can be separated, and not divorced, for an indefinite period of time. If a party to a relationship is not yet divorced, the law prevents them from remarrying. Also, if you have been married before you may harbour emotional and economic scars that can make you not want to remarry. Marriage invokes certain legal rights and obligations that a previously married person may wish to avoid. An additional consideration for previously married couples is that merely living together as opposed to getting married may allow the previously married party to continue to receive benefits such as support payments that would cease if they were to remarry. Even if you have never been married before, choosing not to marry may be the right path for you and your partner. Some people choose not to marry for religious reasons. Others simply eat and reject traditional marriage concepts related to housework. Today's couples may choose civic relationships over marriage simply because marriage is more acceptable than it used to be. Since cohabitation is not stigmatized, couples are more likely to do so. Finally, many young couples choose to enter into a civil partnership as a kind of marriage "test". As your relationship gets more serious, and you begin spending more and more time together, moving in together may be a great way for you to see if the relationship is suited for marriage. If it works, you can always decide to get married later on. Regardless of the reason people choose to enter into common law relationships, the fact remains that these relationships are becoming more and more popular. Twenty years ago census data indicated that common law couples represented roughly 7% of the population, whereas in 2006 the percentage had increased to approximately 15%. As such relationships grow in popularity, it is good for those considering common law relationships to understand the legal implications of doing so. Are there any legal benefits or obligations for married couples? Despite significant changes in society's attitudes towards general legal relations, the law has taken small steps towards adaptation. Initially, there were no legal benefits for those who chose to live together and not marry. While the current approach is somewhat prudent, the law provides some benefits in the form of limited property rights to unmarried couples living on the support of their spouses. Since the early 2000s, many laws regulating the rights and obligations of married couples have been enacted. It is worth noting, however, that Ontario has not passed laws granting property or wills to cohabiting couples. However, as permitted by law
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