Test Your Knowledge

De Facto Union

It's a well-known fact that most couples living together in Quebec are not married. Less well-known are the actual rules that govern this kind of relationship. Let's see how much you know about de facto (or “common-law”) partners...

True or false?

1.	Partners who have lived together for over 20 years have exactly the same rights and obligations as married or civil union spouses.
	a)	True
	b)	False
2.	Following a breakup, only married or civil union spouses can ask for spousal support.
	a)	True
	b)	False
3.	When partners separate, they do not have to pay child support.
	a)	True
	b)	False
4.	If you've lived with your partner for over five years, you are entitled to half of the value of his house in the event of a breakup.
	a)	True
	b)	False