Family Law

Post on - 2025 Jan 14

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How Well Do You Know Legal Aid?

In 2022–2023, over 500,000 legal aid applications were filed across Canada, more than a third of them in Quebec. How well do you know the ins and outs of legal aid? With these six true or false…

Can you get your child the care they need without the other parent’s consent?

Post on - 2024 Jun 06

Post by - educaloi.qc.ca

Can you get your child the care they need without the other parent’s consent?

According to a Statistics Canada study, family violence in Quebec rose 29% between 2014 and 2022. Family violence can have physical, emotional, and behavioural impacts on children, even if they don’t…

Now on Lawfirms1 and Best Lawyers for 2024

Post on - 2024 Jan 19

Post by - Ron Imrie

Now on Lawfirms1 and Best Lawyers for 2024

Best lawyers and Lawfirms1 We are pleased to announce thst we are once again part of this group for 2024 Also this year we have joined LawFirms1, our listing czn be found HERE

Stopping a Trial: What is a Stay of Proceedings

Post on - 2023 Nov 14

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Stopping a Trial: What is a Stay of Proceedings

In April 2022, the Superior Court ordered a stay of proceedings against Jacques Delisle. Ten years ago, this former judge was convicted of the premeditated murder of his wife. The Court found that the…

Autumn Leaves : And Other Possible Legal Issues!

Post on - 2023 Oct 19

Post by - educaloi.qc.ca

Autumn Leaves : And Other Possible Legal Issues!

Autumn has arrived. Leaves are changing colour and falling. But what if they’re from your neighbour’s tree and falling in your yard? Whose job is it to pick them up? How about if it’s…

Post on - 2023 Sep 18

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Law 101: A Short Quiz

Purchases, professional fees, contracts… the law is everywhere in our daily lives and in the news, whether we realize it or not. Take this short legal quiz to help you find answers to some of the…

New Quebec bill aims to protect mothers and their children born of sexual assault

Post on - 2023 Mar 01

Post by - Global News

New Quebec bill aims to protect mothers and their children born of sexual assault

By Annabelle Olivier Global News Posted February 23, 2023 5:04 pm Updated February 23, 2023 6:15 pm Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette tabled a new bill at the Quebec legislature…

Quebec adopts sweeping family law reform with changes for non-binary people, kids' rights

Post on - 2022 Jun 09

Post by - TV News Montreal

Quebec adopts sweeping family law reform with changes for non-binary people, kids' rights

QUEBEC CITY - People who do not consider themselves men or women will now be able to legally check the 'X' box on official documents provided by the Quebec government, without having to…

The Pay Equity Act: Where are we at 25 Years Later?

Post on - 2022 Mar 15

Post by - educaloi.qc.ca

The Pay Equity Act: Where are we at 25 Years Later?

The Pay Equity Act aims to provide women and men with equal salaries for comparable work. Since its introduction in Quebec in 1997, the salary gap has narrowed by 8%. Here’s a look at…

Leaving your spouse? Here's a trick for how to share custody of your pets

Post on - 2022 Feb 03

Post by - Rachel Lau CTVNewsMontreal.ca Digital Reporter

Leaving your spouse? Here's a trick for how to share custody of your pets

If you're the parent of a fur baby thinking of leaving your spouse, you may want to consider the kind of custody agreement you're willing to live with, with your soon-to-be-ex. According to the…

What If #FreeBritney Happened in Quebec?

Post on - 2021 Oct 15

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What If #FreeBritney Happened in Quebec?

The American singer Britney Spears recently made headlines for trying to break free from the control that her father has been exercising over her business and her personal life for the past…

Ten Important Dates in the Evolution of Women’s Rights

Post on - 2021 Mar 10

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Ten Important Dates in the Evolution of Women’s Rights

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, here is a brief summary of how women’s rights have evolved in Quebec since 1918. 1918 Women obtained the right to vote in federal elections, except…

Post on - 2020 Jul 02

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When Children Can Have Their Own Lawyer

Children have rights when their parents separate. Can children give their opinions by having a lawyer represent them in a conflict between their parents? Situations in Which a Child Can Have a Lawyer…

Post on - 2020 Mar 24

Separation anxiety: Divorce, money and coronavirus

NEW YORK — The first few days of staying at home for coronavirus seclusion with my two kids were chaotic, stressful and scary, much like they were for everyone else. And then they left for their…

Social Media: Our Legal Responsibilities

Post on - 2020 Feb 17

Post by - educaloi.qc.ca

Social Media: Our Legal Responsibilities

Posting Pictures of People Before you post a recognizable picture or video of people online, think again. You usually need their permission. There are some exceptions to this rule. For…

Post on - 2019 Oct 09

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Legal Responsibility of Parents

Parents can be held responsible for the harm their minor children cause. This article explains when parents can be held responsible for the actions of their children who are under 18. It also explains…

Post on - 2019 Jul 24

Divorce after 50 is absolutely destroying baby boomers' finances

Boomers are ending marriages, sometimes for the second or third time, wrecking their finances on an unprecedented scale and never bouncing back BLOOMBERG NEWS Updated: July 19, 2019 In one sense, Amazon.com…

Should you get a prenup or cohabitation agreement before settling down?

Post on - 2019 Jul 15

Post by - Dani-Elle Dubé

Should you get a prenup or cohabitation agreement before settling down?

Marrying couples will put a lot of time and effort into planning even the smallest of weddings – but what about preparing for what may come after the “I dos?” With so much at…

Domestic violence victims struggle to navigate justice system: Winnipeg family lawyer

Post on - 2019 Jun 25

Post by - Amber McGuckin

Domestic violence victims struggle to navigate justice system: Winnipeg family lawyer

By Amber McGuckin Reporter Global News This is Part 3 in a four-part series about domestic violence. Click on the links to read Part 1 and Part 2. Manitoba has the…

Common-Law Couples: Making a Life Together Without Being Married

Post on - 2019 Jun 06

Post by - educaloi.qc.ca

Common-Law Couples: Making a Life Together Without Being Married

A common-law relationship is when two people make a life together without being married. Quebec law officially calls these couples "de facto" couples or "de facto unions." To be considered…

Your ex gets a raise after you divorce? You might be in line for tens of thousands more

Post on - 2019 Apr 13

Post by - Adam N. Black

Your ex gets a raise after you divorce? You might be in line for tens of thousands more

It’s one of the most controversial, difficult and most-litigated issues in family law One of the most controversial, difficult and most-litigated issues in family law across Canada is the extent…

Manitoba introduces ‘groundbreaking’ legislation to speed up family law system

Post on - 2019 Apr 04

Post by - Ron Imrie

Manitoba introduces ‘groundbreaking’ legislation to speed up family law system

By Diana FoxallReporter Global News The province wants to make it easier on Manitobans going through divorces and separations. Justice Minister Cliff Cullen introduced a…

Quebec government to launch public consultations into updating family law

Post on - 2019 Mar 16

Post by - Ron Imrie

Quebec government to launch public consultations into updating family law

The Canadian Press Published Friday, March 15, 2019 10:39AM EDT In a bid to update Quebec’s family laws, the provincial government will launch public consultations in late April, Justice…

She paid the insurance premiums for 13 years, but his new spouse got the payout — until the court intervened

Post on - 2019 Feb 27

Post by - Ron Imrie

She paid the insurance premiums for 13 years, but his new spouse got the payout — until the court intervened

Full $250,000 paid to first wife in ruling guided by principle of unjust enrichment An Ontario woman who paid life insurance premiums for 13 years on a policy on her former husband, only to discover that…

Former Dragons’ Den star's divorce case highlights trouble with ‘expert testimony’ in family law

Post on - 2019 Feb 01

Post by - Ron Imrie

Former Dragons’ Den star's divorce case highlights trouble with ‘expert testimony’ in family law

Laurie H. Pawlitza: In Robert Herjavec's divorce case, judge expressed frustration with experts who supported the positions of the party who hired them The more complex our world has become, the more…

Quebec ready to reform family law to protect children of common-law spouses

Post on - 2018 Dec 26

Post by - Ron Imrie

Quebec ready to reform family law to protect children of common-law spouses

By Giuseppe Valiante The Canadian Press Quebec says it is ready to enact a major reform of family law following repeated calls by legal experts to ensure children of separated common-law parents are not…

In family court, there's no hiding the Ferrari

Post on - 2018 Nov 08

Post by - Ron Imrie

In family court, there's no hiding the Ferrari

'If you claim you’re so poor you can’t afford a penny of child support, best not to be driving a red Ferrari convertible. In addition to two Mercedes-Benzes …' “If you…

Indefinite needs mean indefinite support for disabled adult child, court finds

Post on - 2018 Oct 04

Post by - Ron Imrie

Indefinite needs mean indefinite support for disabled adult child, court finds

Ruling will have significant impact on the future determination of child support and beyond In an important decision released on Sept. 4, Justice Sullivan of the Ontario Court of Justice ordered a father…

International custody disputes should consider children's interests, according to new Supreme court guidelines

Post on - 2018 Sep 06

Post by - Ron Imrie

International custody disputes should consider children's interests, according to new Supreme court guidelines

To date, judgements in Canada have been based mainly on what a parent's circumstances and 'intentions' were Canada’s top court is issuing new guidelines on how international custody…

ANALYSIS: Will changes to the Divorce Act actually make a difference for children?

Post on - 2018 Aug 21

Post by - Ron Imrie

ANALYSIS: Will changes to the Divorce Act actually make a difference for children?

By Abigail Bimman Global News Family law experts have been pushing for changes to the clunky old Divorce Act for decades. This week, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould tabled Bill C-78. Spanning 154…

Three adults in polyamorous family are legal parents of child, says Newfoundland judge

Post on - 2018 Jul 12

Post by - Ron Imrie

Three adults in polyamorous family are legal parents of child, says Newfoundland judge

The three people in the Newfoundland case turned to the courts after the province said only two parents could be listed on the child's birth certificate ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — In what is believed…

Changes proposed to the Divorce Act for less conflict, more ‘clarity’

Post on - 2018 May 30

Post by - Ron Imrie

Changes proposed to the Divorce Act for less conflict, more ‘clarity’

By Meaghan Craig Reporter Global News Approximately 48 per cent of all marriages in this country end in divorce. They can be bitter and attorneys say they’ve seen some couples scrap…