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Married and Civil Union Spouses - The Consequences of Your Union

Rights and Obligations of Spouses

Whether you choose the institution of marriage or a civil union, you and your spouse are making a commitment to each other. Both marriage and civil union are contracts that generate certain rights and obligations. In contrast, de facto spouses do not have such rights and obligations, unless they have signed a cohabitation contract.

In this Infosheet, Éducaloi explains the rights and obligations of married persons or those living in a civil union, who make decisions on family matters and who are responsible for household debts. This Infosheet explains how to settle disputes between the spouses.