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5 tips for a successful wedding ceremony

Droit de la famille

5 tips for a successful wedding ceremonyAlthough too short in duration, it remains one of the most important activities for the bride and groom. From an emotional point of view, there are...

The wedding

Droit de la famille, Notary

One knee on the ground, her hand outstretched and the big question uttered from the tip of her lips, breathless ... then the answer. She finally lets out a "Yes", without really understanding what...

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 always present in the children's lives. In fact, Felipe...

Inside the head of a family mediator – session 3

Droit de la famille, Mediation

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 asking Alex...

Inside the head of a family mediator – session 2

Droit de la famille, Mediation

Mediator: Then, how did the week go? Mariève quickly answers "badly" and goes on to explain that Alex didn't return Julia's call until 10 p.m. on Sunday evening. Alex explains: "We were at the...

Inside the head of a family mediator – session 1

Droit de la famille, Mediation

Mediator: Mediation is a time-space within which the couple must exchange, one with the other directly. Alex asks Mariève directly if he can see their daughter Julia soon, to which she replies "not...

Inside the head of a family mediator – session 4

Droit de la famille, Mediation

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 subjects to discuss, including alimony. Shall we...

Rights of common-law spouses

Droit de la famille

Last April, we wrote a column informing you that de facto spouses do not enjoy the same protections as married couples in the event of a breakup. At present, common-law couples are free to determine...

Rights and obligations of children born of assisted reproduction

Children’s rights, Droit de la famille

Olivier and Arthur have been a couple for almost 10 years. With their careers well underway, they are finally ready to start a family together. Lana, a close friend of the couple's, has always told...

Adopting an adult

Droit de la famille

Jessica is currently 26 years old. Jessica's parents separated when she was 2. After the separation, Jessica's mother was given custody and her father was given access rights, which he didn't always...