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Legal information webinar: property rights and obligations of married and co-habiting partners
This webinar looks at property issues between married and co-habiting couples that arise during their relationship and following breakdown. Topics include the matrimonial home or shared properties, other assets and liabilities, how to protect property, and issues for surviving spouses.
FAMILY LAW FOR WOMEN IN ONTARIO, CANADA
This page is meant to give you a basic understanding of legal issues. It is not a substitute for individual legal advice and assistance. If you are dealing with family law issues, get legal advice as soon as possible to protect your rights. Unfortunately, FLEW is not able to provide individual legal assistance.
For more information about how to find and pay for a family law lawyer, see our page on “Finding Help with your Family Law Problem”.
Last updated: January 2012
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