Alimony Lawyer in Montreal
Child or spousal support, fixation, modification, recovery: our lawyers will help you to ensure that your rights and those of your children are respected, amicably or in court.
Child support is a central topic in family law in Quebec. During a divorce or separation, the issue of child and spousal support is often at the heart of discussions.
The Civil Code of Québec provides specific rules for the establishment, modification and payment of these pensions, in order to guarantee financial support to those who are entitled to them. Our lawyers help you at every stage, from the initial application to the collection.
Child support
When a common-law partner or spouse separates, the custody of the children and the type of custody directly influence the calculation of the pension. The amount is determined by several factors, including the number of dependent children and the income of each parent. The goal is to ensure that the children continue to live in a lifestyle comparable to the one they had before the separation.
Spousal support
In some cases, one of the spouses may also be entitled to alimony, in order to support himself or herself and maintain a standard of living comparable to that of married life. This right depends on the duration of the marriage or civil union, as well as the financial needs and capacities of each spouse.
Legal Process and Role of the Lawyer
Hiring a support lawyer is key to navigating the complexities of family law. They can help you make an application, change an existing judgment, or challenge an order in court. Paying or obtaining support often involves proceedings before the Superior Court or even the Quebec Court of Appeal, especially when one of the spouses disputes the amounts set.
The process requires careful documentation of the parties’ income, expenses and needs to present a strong case. Our lawyers will guide you through the process and prepare the necessary documentation for your case. The Pension Adjustment Administration Service can also intervene in the event of a change in financial circumstances.
Our Advocacy Strategies
Negotiations and out-of-court settlements
Our lawyers are skilled in negotiating out-of-court settlements. Through a professional and empathetic approach, they work with all parties to find fair solutions, without going through lengthy and costly proceedings.
Representation in court
When negotiation is not possible or appropriate, our lawyers represent our clients with determination before the courts. With solid experience in litigation, they firmly defend your interests while respecting legal procedures and deadlines.
Our interventions
- Setting up child support
- Setting up spousal support
- Calculation according to the Quebec fixing model
- Application to amend an existing pension
- Challenging a Support Order
- Recovery of unpaid maintenance
- Negotiation of Settlements
- Representation before the Superior Court
Frequently asked questions about alimony
How is child support calculated?
Can I change the amount of child support if my situation changes?
What are my rights if my ex-spouse refuses to pay child support?
Let’s discuss your case confidentially
Have a child or spousal support issue? Submit your contact information and we will get back to you shortly. You can also write to info@azran.ca.