A Canadian Supreme Court case has the potential to change marriage across the country. In the province of Quebec, partners in a common-law marriage have no legal obligation to support each other if they separate. But that law's validity came into question when the long time de-facto spouse of a Canadian billionaire demanded alimony payments.
Common-Law Marriage Suit Could Alter Canadian Law
Thu, June 28, 2012 8:00am
Story by Sarah Harris
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