Living in a Common-Law Relationship: What You Need to Know

In Quebec, more and more couples are choosing to live together without getting married. But did you know that common-law partners don’t have the same rights as married couples — even after living together for many years?

This short video in American Sign Language (ASL) explains key legal information in everyday language. Are the rights of common-law and married couples the same when it comes to separation, inheritance or decisions regarding their children?

A clear, visual, and accessible tool to help you understand your rights and make informed decisions!

This tool was created thanks to the support of our donors for Éducaloi’s 25th anniversary.