Common law seperation question

[cotang]

Hello,

Had a discussion today with a friend who was going through a commonlaw seperation, he has a kid and he said that he is fine with child support. But he was wondering if he had to split his bank account under his name and shares he has with a company. I said no that different compared to married couples...but im not too sure now. Lol i know asking on the internet for legal advice is not a good thing but its not really advice im looking for. Im wondering form someone exerpeince. Thanks.