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Cohabitation and Property – The Legal Implications of Matrimonial Regimes on Real Estate Investments in Quebec

Ahh marriage, a stage of life that makes many dream and at the same time makes many envious. It is the formalization of a union that has marked you and will continue to mark you for years to come.See the rest of your life). Through all this, it is very normal to think about having a common home, where you will see your children grow up and where they can share moments of life that will remain forever engraved in their memories.   All in all, when it comes to investing in real estate as a couple in Quebec, it…
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Child Custody: Navigating Family Law Challenges with Brilliance

When a separation or divorce occurs, one of the most sensitive issues that arises is that of child custody. In Quebec, family law governs these matters and provides the basis for making decisions that best protect the best interests of the child. This article explores in detail family law in Quebec, the different forms of child custody, the crucial role of the family law lawyer, as well as the specific issues related to child custody.   The Basics of Family Law in Quebec Family law in Quebec is based on provincial laws that determine the rights and responsibilities of parents…
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Common law partners: Lola vs. Éric

Getting married or not getting married… there is the question! We heard about the cause of Lola C. Éric. Many of us have discussed this with our friends and family. Unfortunately, it was not everyone who clearly understood what happened in that case. Let us briefly review the facts of this cause known to the general public. Lola and Éric were not married but had cohabited together for an approximate period of seven (7) years. During this seven (7) year period, they had three (3) children. Lola alleged in Court that she often asked Éric to marry her. Éric alleged…
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Parental alienation: Letting your emotions take over

We've all heard it at least once, "If I ever get divorced I'll do the best for my children and I won't let them be affected by the divorce. I will never leave the other parent out!" Unfortunately, too often this is not the case. Divorce and separation are synonymous with bad times and for a number of people involved, events are often considered out of context. I have said that in other articles about divorce and I say it again, those who suffer are the children. Parental alienation is established when a child rejects and no longer wants to…
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Common-Law Partners an Exposed Status

Marriage and civil union are the two unions recognized in Quebec civil law. Therefore, spouses who choose to live together without formal union, will not have rights under the Civil Code of Quebec. The de facto union does not establish any particular legal status between the two spouses. However, there are several laws that grant de facto spouses the same rights and obligations as spouses who are married or in a civil union.
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Divorce and children

Unlike their parents living in common-law relationships, children born out of wedlock are protected by the civil laws of Quebec, and in the same way as a child from a married or civilly united couple. Thus, the legislature does not discriminate against children with regard to their parents’ obligation to support them. Making the decision to divorce is not an easy decision when there are children, emotions can easily take over. What are the questions that the parents should ask themselves when they are separating and what points should they resolve prior to instituting legal proceedings before the court concerning…

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