FRHD 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Canada Revenue Agency, Engagement

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1020
• Professor: Shayna Skakoon- Sparling

Document Summary

What is common law: canada revenue agency, a person who is not your spouse, with whom you are living in a conjugal relationship, and to whom at least one of the following situations applies. Has been living with you in a conjugal relationship, and this current relationship has lasted at least 12 continuous months (if he is the parent of your child then there is no need for 12 months) Is the parent of your child by birth or adoption. Has custody and control of your child (or had custody and control immediately before the child turned 19 years of age) and your child is wholly dependent on that person for support. Historical context: historically, marriage seen as a significant life event. Children were considered economic asset to help the parents. Women rely on men for resources and men rely on women for child care.