Can you live at a girlfriends house?

[PteNobody]

Hey fellow CAF members, just wondering if anyone knows if you can technically live off base at a girlfriends house? I'm on BTL, been so for 6 months now, will be 10 months total before I start course im gonna VOT but I digress, I've requested a live out by submitting paperwork but have been told there's an online form now so Ill be doing that in the morning.

Nonetheless, I've been staying with my girlfriend every chance I get week days, weekends etc because what man in his right mind wouldn't vs staying in the shacks that are falling apart,loud,disgusting etc in a room full of men lol

Just wondering what everyone's Insight is on this matter? Just to note I'm making all my timings and am permanently tasked out till my course so I'm living well within the guidelines of the big green machine I just don't know if I'll get approved or not.

 

[Quirky]

If you think living with guys is rough, wait until you move in with a girl.

 

[PteNobody]

If you think living with guys is rough, wait until you move in with a girl.

I'd take living with a girl then any of the poor hygiene, lack of decorum and humanity BTL youngsters lol

 

[brihard]

I'd take living with a girl then any of the poor hygiene, lack of decorum and humanity BTL youngsters lol

Remember that you’re on the exactly same level as them professionally. They’re going to be your peers. Try not to let your raging contempt for them be too obvious in real life.

 

[lenaitch]

The thread title says "a" girlfriend. Only if their boyfriend doesn't mind I guess.

(I'll let myself out.)

 

[OldSolduer]

I would love to live at my girlfriend's house but I think my wife might have a tiny objection to that I am kidding of course. She'd have a major objection.

I know its tough being the voice of reason in an asylum. Chances are a few look to you as a wise person and a voice of reason.

 

[Winds]

If you get permission to live out, then there's no issue with living with your girlfriend... not sure why you thought there would be.

Importantly, if you live together in a conjugal relationship for 12 months or more, even if you are separated for part of that time due to military service, then you'll have established a common law relationship under federal law regardless of if you declare it to the CAF or not (declaring it will get them certain benefits as your dependant).

 

[AKa]

If you get permission to live out, then there's no issue with living with your girlfriend... not sure why you thought there would be.

Importantly, if you live together in a conjugal relationship for 12 months or more, even if you are separated for part of that time due to military service, then you'll have established a common law relationship under federal law regardless of if you declare it to the CAF or not (declaring it will get them certain benefits as your dependant).

Of course, sliding into common-law status also gets you certain obligations. Best to be sure you want the big commitment before you go that route.

 

[PteNobody]

Of course, sliding into common-law status also gets you certain obligations. Best to be sure you want the big commitment before you go that route.

Don't you have to be residing with a significant other for a year to claim common law as far as the military is concerned?

 

[PuckChaser]

Don't you have to be residing with a significant other for a year to claim common law as far as the military is concerned?

Yes, but I believe it's automatic under Ontario civil law.

 

[PteNobody]

Yes, but I believe it's automatic under Ontario civil law.

I think with ontario law it's 3 years of cohabitation that are considered common law but CAF regulations state

“common-law partner” , in relation to a member or a veteran, means a person who is cohabiting with the member or veteran in a conjugal relationship, having so cohabited for a period of at least one year.

 

[Quirky]

common-law partner” , in relation to a member or a veteran, means a person who is cohabiting with the member or veteran in a conjugal relationship, having so cohabited for a period of at least one year.

….and at the end of it all, declaring common-law in the CAFs eye is just a form the CO signs.

 

[PteNobody]

Remember that you’re on the exactly same level as them professionally. They’re going to be your peers. Try not to let your raging contempt for them be too obvious in real life.

Yes professionally were the same maturity no. But I digress they are my peers and the solid ones shine like any industry or company/organization etc etc

 

[PteNobody]

If you get permission to live out, then there's no issue with living with your girlfriend... not sure why you thought there would be.

Importantly, if you live together in a conjugal relationship for 12 months or more, even if you are separated for part of that time due to military service, then you'll have established a common law relationship under federal law regardless of if you declare it to the CAF or not (declaring it will get them certain benefits as your dependant).

Just thought so because it's taken a week of nagging to get one form recognized. Lack of personnel creates a lack of give a shit because resources are limited etc. I appreciate the reply though nonetheless.