As a result, common law spouses who no longer wish to be married must obtain a divorce. (info.legalzoom.com)
A: Unlike married couples, common - law spouses don't have an automatic right to division of property. (moneysense.ca)
This means one spouse may be able to share the assets of a common - law spouse if they are seen to have contributed in some way and should be compensated. (moneysense.ca)