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ChatGPT and divorce: what the Quebec courts say

ChatGPT and divorce in Quebec: why artificial intelligence does not replace a lawyer More and more Quebecers are turning to ChatGPT for quick answers about their divorce. Calculating child support, dividing family assets, child custody — artificial intelligence seems to offer a tempting shortcut. But beware: using ChatGPT for your divorce carries serious legal risks that most people are unaware of. What you write to ChatGPT could even end up in front of a judge. What ChatGPT Can and Can't Do When It Comes to Divorce ChatGPT is a generative artificial intelligence tool. It generates answers by predicting the most…
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Parental union in Quebec in 2026: The new parental union patrimony for de facto spouses with children

As of June 30, 2025, the Act respecting the reform of family law and instituting the regime of parental unions (Bill 56, assented to in 2024, chapter 22) introduced an entirely new regime into the Civil Code of Québec. This regime automatically applies to de facto spouses – i.e., couples who are not married or in a civil union – who become parents of a common child born or adopted on or after June 30, 2025. The main objective is to fill a historical legal gap: until now, de facto spouses with children had no automatic patrimonial protection in the…
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Divorce Considerations for Entrepreneurs

In order to control expenses, the entrepreneur's spouse has volunteered in the company. This assistance also allowed the entrepreneur to devote himself entirely to his professional activity while his partner took care of domestic responsibilities, including childcare. However, the question arises: in the event of the dissolution of the couple, what will happen to the company? What legal implications does marriage or civil union have for the business structure? The Impacts of Marriage and Separation on Your Business The act of starting a business is a significant milestone, comparable to entering into a marriage or entering into a civil union.…
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Divorce Considerations in the Medical Community

When divorce is looming, it is essential to pay close attention to the financial repercussions. Several essential questions deserve to be examined in this context. The reality of marriage can move away from the idyllic image of fairy tales. Statistically, nearly 40% of marital unions in Canada end in separation. It is noteworthy that, despite the constraints inherent in their profession and the extended hours of work, physicians do not seem to be as prone to divorce as one might assume. With specific data on the divorce rate among physicians in Canada lacking, a recent study by the BMJ in…