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misratah500 said:What is a mandatory separation period? I've never heard of that and the lawyer didn't mention anything about that. She has said "no contest" to spousal support. She doesn't want any. But the lawyer seems to think some sort of spousal support will be awarded on paper. But if she doesn't want it, the courts can't make me pay it. Only she can actually go and complain its not getting paid.
Were not married by the way, were common law with a 3 year old. I don't know if that separation period is for actual marriage or not? Can you clarify.
Fair enough. I just quickly Googled this site (http://www.common-law-separation-canada.com/common-law-separation-Canada.htm) and got a bit more info...I didn't know that if you were Common Law the separation period didn't apply. That's a good thing...being 'separated' can sometimes be a bit of a negative label.