In Ontario, common law relationships begin after three years of cohabitation, but this does not automatically dictate the end of spousal support. Spousal support can be awarded based on various factors, including the length of the relationship, financial dependency, and the recipient's needs. Even after a common law relationship ends, one partner may still be entitled to spousal support depending on the circumstances. It's important to consult a legal professional for specific advice regarding individual situations.
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No, spousal privilege typically does not apply before marriage in legal proceedings. Spousal privilege generally only applies to communications made between spouses during the marriage.
Of course not!
This depends on where you live and in what state. In most states, you can have the marriage annulled after serving notice to the other party.
The process is very similar to divorcing after a first marriage, although separating the finances and determining spousal and child support gets more complicated.
Spousal immunity generally protects one spouse from being compelled to testify against the other in a criminal case. However, this protection typically applies only to communications made during the marriage, not to actions or crimes that occurred before the marriage. Therefore, if a crime was committed before the marriage, spousal immunity would not apply, and the spouse could be required to testify about those past actions. The specific rules can vary by jurisdiction, so it's important to consider local laws.
Lawyers are widely available, and are available for a variety of legal issues. For spousal support, you can be referred through a marriage counselor or other type of family support system. Lawyers for spousal support can also be found through courts and your local legal counselor.
The length of marriage can impact the divorce settlement by potentially affecting the division of assets, spousal support, and other financial arrangements. In general, longer marriages may result in a more equal distribution of assets and a higher likelihood of spousal support being awarded.
well as always you need the advice of a competent costa rican lawyer since the costa rican courts would have jurisdiction you say the marriage was a fraud. if that was the case then you could not get spousal support because in order to get it the marriage has to be legal first and foremost. as far as spousal support please don't hold your breath. the courts here are notorious for handing out very low awards.
This answer is for SPOUSAL support and not CHILD support. It lasts for as long as the divorce decree states. It usually ends upon the re-marriage of the spouse who is receiving the support, or upon that person's death. can i also get alimony? and medical coverage?
in the state of ca. if you've been married 24 yrs you can expect to pay spousal support for 12 yrs.,
In California, spousal support is not necessarily indefinite. The duration of support depends on various factors, including the length of the marriage and the receiving spouse's needs. For marriages lasting less than 10 years, support typically lasts for half the duration of the marriage, while for longer marriages, it can be ongoing but is subject to review and modification based on changes in circumstances. Ultimately, the court has discretion in determining the specifics of spousal support.