Yet only one-third of those polyamorists said they had taken legal steps to formalize the rights and responsibilities of everyone in the family. "Nothing in the Criminal Code stops three or more consenting, informed adults from living together and engaging in a family relationship how and as they please," said Boyd. Shannon Ouellette says polyamory allows for another choice beyond cheating, serial monogamy or divorce - but legal issues can pose problems. "Most people who are involved in polyamorous relationships have executed emergency authorizations to deal with health-care issues. Michelle Desrosiers of Kitchener, Ont., is in a polyamorous relationship.

Source: CBC News September 14, 2016 19:59 UTC