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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 moreWhen 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 moreQuebec's family legal landscape is about to undergo a significant transformation with the introduction of Bill 91, tabled on February 25 [...].
Read moreQuebec 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 moreArticle 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 moreIt'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 moreAs 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 moreThe 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 moreIn 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 moreIn 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 moreDo 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 moreIn recent months, commentators on Quebec legal news have addressed the issue of freedom to test, a well-established principle in Quebec law. They [...]
Read moreArticle written by Me Melissa Tozzi, in collaboration with Mélodie Cuerrier, paralegal A bill (Bill 56) has been tabled by the Minister of Finance, [...].
Read moreArticle 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 moreArticle 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! 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 moreAlthough some separating adults manage to adapt and co-parent harmoniously, a minority of ex-spouses experience a high-conflict separation, during which the [...]
Read moreGo 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 moreIN 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 moreYou want to know what happens to the child support payable when the paying parent who generates significant income decides to [...].
Read moreUnlike in other Canadian provinces, surrogacy contracts cannot be recognized in Quebec under current law. However, a draft law [...]
Read moreBefore 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 moreChild custody is often a central issue in a separation or divorce. Numerous conflicts can arise when it comes to determining the [...]
Read moreDo 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 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 moreArticle 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 moreCan I deduct my visiting rights expenses from child support payments? Article by Mélissa Tozzi with the assistance of Jérôme [...]
Read moreArticle by Me Mélissa Tozzi with the assistance of Jérôme Bouvier What is alimony? What does it involve? Parents have a [...]
Read moreArticle by Mélissa Tozzi with the assistance of Jérôme Bouvier My child has come of age. What are the implications for child support? [...]
Read moreCan 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 moreA 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 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 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 moreDO 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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