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Common-law marriage

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In many jurisdictions, common-law marriage is a legal provision whereby two people who are eligible to marry, but who do not obtain a legal marriage, are nevertheless considered married after living together as a married couple under specified conditions for a specified period of time. Depending on the jurisdiction, this may include special provisions for benefits, filiation and adoption, inheritance, and divorce.

Canada currently recognizes common-law marriage between same-sex partners.

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