Classification of common-law status

1 - Living common law

This category includes persons who are living with a person of the opposite sex or of the same sex as a couple but who are not legally married to that person. It includes situations where the members of such a couple are living apart temporarily because of illness, work or school.

2 - Not living common law

This category includes persons who are legally married to the person with whom they are living as a couple and persons who are not living with anyone as a couple.