Child Support
Posted by Mélissa Tozzi - June 4, 2026
Article by Attorney Melissa Tozzi, with contributions from Emily Zhang, a law student. What is child support? What does it entail? Parents have […]
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WILLS FOR VULNERABLE OR SPECIAL-NEEDS CHILDREN
Published by Jérémy Dion-Bernard - November 21, 2025
Article written in collaboration with Julianne Parenteau, law student In the presence of a vulnerable or special-needs child, it is essential for parents to [...].
Read moreVERIFICATION OF WILLS BEFORE A NOTARY
Published by Jérémy Dion-Bernard - March 31, 2025
When a holographic or witnessed will needs to be probated, a legal procedure is required to ensure its validity. The probate of a will before a notary follows [...].
Read moreUnified Family Court: a reform for Quebec families
Published by Fodago - March 26, 2025
Quebec's family legal landscape is about to undergo a significant transformation with the introduction of Bill 91, tabled on February 25 [...].
Read moreEnd-of-life care: everything you need to know about Advance requests for medical assistance in dying (DAAMM)
Published by Fodago - January 26, 2025
Quebec breaks new ground in end-of-life care with the adoption of the Act to amend the Act respecting end-of-life care and [...].
Read moreTHE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATING DURING PROCEEDINGS
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - October 21, 2024
Article written in collaboration with Anne-Élizabeth Bleau, law student In the context of legal proceedings, collaboration between the parties plays a crucial role in ensuring the [...].
Read moreCAN YOU DISINHERIT YOUR CHILD?
Published by Christian Hallé - September 16, 2024
It's a situation we're confronted with from time to time during meetings with our customers, either by a parent who, as part of the [...]
Read moreESTATE PLANNING: SALE OR SALE PRICE PAYABLE ONLY ON DEATH
Published by Stéphane Chatigny - July 4, 2024
As part of an estate plan, a parent may wish to sell an asset to one of his or her children, but defer payment of the price [...].
Read moreDISAGREEMENT OVER SCHOOL CHOICE?
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - June 25, 2024
The start of the school year always means an abundance of hearings before the courts so that a choice can be made as to whether the child should attend the school proposed by [...].
Read moreThe change from guardianship of property to guardianship of property and person.
Published by Fodago - June 10, 2024
In the context of an application for review of a decision by a special clerk, the Superior Court recently had to consider the application of articles 278.1 and 280 [...].
Read moreAdministering the assets of a vulnerable elder: well taken who thought he was taking!
Published by Fodago - June 4, 2024
In Quebec, we are living through an era when the value of our elders' assets is high and the value of estates is reaching record heights. This situation [...]
Read moreA PILOT PROJECT TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PARENTS IN HIGH-CONFLICT CO-PARENTING SITUATIONS
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - May 29, 2024
Do you have a child or children? Do you already have a final judgment, but it's not being respected and you have to go back to court? Is your situation [...]
Read moreSurprised by your parent's last wishes?
Published by Fodago - May 21, 2024
In recent months, commentators on Quebec legal news have addressed the issue of freedom to test, a well-established principle in Quebec law. They [...]
Read moreDoes the major family law reform being considered affect you? In fact, it could change the applicable law for many households!
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - April 2, 2024
Article written by Me Melissa Tozzi, in collaboration with Mélodie Cuerrier, paralegal A bill (Bill 56) has been tabled by the Minister of Finance, [...].
Read moreDOMESTIC VIOLENCE: HOW THE COURTS HAVE APPLIED THE NEW RULES!
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - February 19, 2024
Article written by Me Melissa Tozzi, in collaboration with Louis Vidal, articling student. On March 1, 2021, new provisions concerning "domestic violence" will be inserted into the [...].
Read moreWHO CAN STAY IN THE HOUSE DURING A SEPARATION? AND WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS?
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - January 15, 2024
Article written by Melissa Tozzi, in collaboration with Jeannie Côté-Courville, paralegal. The separation of a couple, married or not, often brings its share of questions [...].
Read moreTHE CONSECRATION OF LOVE THROUGH MARRIAGE!
Published by Jérémy Dion-Bernard - September 28, 2023
THE CONSECRATION OF LOVE THROUGH MARRIAGE! For several years now, there has been a strong trend among Quebec couples: in 2021, 41.8% of couples will be living in a union [...].
Read moreAre loyalty conflict and parental alienation synonymous?
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - September 11, 2023
Although some separating adults manage to adapt and co-parent harmoniously, a minority of ex-spouses experience a high-conflict separation, during which the [...]
Read moreGIVE TO THE NEXT: WHAT ARE THE FORMALITIES INVOLVED IN MAKING A DONATION?
Published by Christian Hallé - August 2, 2023
Go to next : What are the formalities involved in making a donation? Recently, I've noticed that I'm having more and more discussions with my customers, colleagues and [...].
Read moreCancellation of a will
Published by Fodago - July 24, 2023
IN THE CONTEXT OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE ANNULMENT OF A WILL, CAN I CONSULT THE OLD REVOKED WILLS ? Author Me Martin Brisson In his last will and testament, signed before a notary, a [...]
Read moreCAN A CAREER CHANGE AFFECT ALIMONY? NOT ALWAYS!
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - July 13, 2023
You want to know what happens to the child support payable when the paying parent who generates significant income decides to [...].
Read moreQuebec paves the way for legal recognition of surrogacy contracts: What are the implications of Bill 12 on surrogate pregnancy?
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - June 13, 2023
Unlike in other Canadian provinces, surrogacy contracts cannot be recognized in Quebec under current law. However, a draft law [...]
Read moreWhy is it better to be represented by a lawyer in order to be better protected?
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - May 1, 2023
Before the courts, a person is only required to be represented by a lawyer when representing a legal entity. In other words, a person may [...]
Read moreWHAT TO KNOW IN THE EVENT OF A "MAJOR" MOVE FOLLOWING A DIVORCE OR SEPARATION!
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - March 22, 2023
Child custody is often a central issue in a separation or divorce. Numerous conflicts can arise when it comes to determining the [...]
Read moreAre you familiar with the different forms of wills in Quebec and what characterizes them?
Published by Jérémy Dion-Bernard - March 14, 2023
Do you know the different forms of will in Quebec and what characterizes them? The Civil Code of Québec recognizes three forms of will: the will [...].
Read moreARE THE DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED UNDER THE FAMILY WEALTH RULES PUBLIC POLICY?
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - February 17, 2023
ARE THE DEDUCTIONS PERMITTED UNDER THE FAMILY PATRIMONY RULES OF PUBLIC ORDER? The Civil Code of Quebec sets out certain deductions that apply when calculating the family patrimony for [...].
Read moreA spouse without a will
Published by Jérémy Dion-Bernard - December 21, 2022
Article by Jérémy Dion-Bernard How do you plan for the death of one spouse without a will? Let's start by saying that, unlike couples in a civil union, [...]...
Read moreChild Support Fees and Access Rights
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - December 13, 2022
Can I deduct my visiting rights expenses from child support payments? Article by Mélissa Tozzi with the assistance of Jérôme [...]
Read moreChild support for children over the age of majority
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - November 24, 2022
Article by Mélissa Tozzi with the assistance of Jérôme Bouvier My child has come of age. What are the implications for child support? [...]
Read moreThe parental paragraph
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - June 3, 2022
Can parental alienation engage a parent's civil liability? Parental alienation is a concept that is often misunderstood in our society, and it can be difficult to [...].
Read moreSeparation with children? The advantages and disadvantages of waiting to consult a lawyer
Published by Mélissa Tozzi - June 11, 2021
A SEPARATION WITH CHILDREN? The advantages and disadvantages OF WAITING BEFORE CONSULTING A LAWYER! All too often, we receive clients who have been separated for a few months, and [...].
Read moreThe implications of renouncing the partition of the partnership of acquests
Published by Melissa Tozzi - February 11, 2021
The implications of renouncing the partition of a partnership of acquests Are you renouncing the partition of a partnership of acquests? Did you know that it is mandatory to publish the [...]
Read moreCould the Court allow a child to return to elementary school, despite the refusal of one of the parents?
Published by Melissa Tozzi - April 30, 2020
Could the Court authorize a child's return to elementary school, despite the refusal of one of the parents? This question will be on many lips soon, [...].
Read moreCASE #1 - DO YOU KNOW ALL THE PITFALLS OF ESTATE PLANNING AND SETTLEMENT? WE DO!
Published by Christian Hallé - 1 May 2018
DO YOU KNOW ALL THE PITFALLS OF ESTATE PLANNING AND SETTLEMENT? WE DO! Beneficiary designation, estate inventory, deemed acceptance, underwriter, trustee, indefeasible vesting, rendering of accounts...
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