by admin | May 31, 2024 | Children’s rights, Droit de la famille
Moving and childcare Did you know that one parent can request a custody review if the other parent wishes to move abroad? Lina and Felipe separated ten years ago. At the time of their separation, a judge awarded custody of the children to Lina. However, Felipe was...
by admin | May 31, 2024 | Droit de la famille, Mediation
Inside the head of a family mediator – session 3 Alex hasn’t taken a few seconds to sit down when he says to me: “I can’t do text messages anymore. Mariève sends me messages constantly.” As she asks more questions, Mariève admits to...
by admin | May 31, 2024 | Droit de la famille, Mediation
Inside the head of a family mediator – session 2 Mariève and Alex arrive separately for their second session. When I arrive, they silently follow me to my family mediation table. Mediator: Then, how did the week go? Mariève quickly answers “badly”...
by admin | May 31, 2024 | Droit de la famille, Mediation
Inside the head of a family mediator – session 1 Mariève and Alex are nervous. They're not sure what to expect from the mediation. From the outset, Alex addresses me and explains that he has agreed to the meeting in the hope of seeing his daughter again as soon...
by admin | May 31, 2024 | Droit de la famille, Mediation
Inside the head of a family mediator – session 4 The parents arrive together at our fourth session. Mediator: How are you two doing? Both answer me in unison: “Yes, we’re getting used to it! Mediator: According to my notes, there are still a few...
by admin | May 31, 2024 | Droit de la famille
Rights of common-law spouses Did you know that it is currently being suggested that de facto spouses be granted the same protections as married couples in the event of a breakup? Last April, we wrote a column informing you that de facto spouses do not enjoy the same...
