FAMILY LAW
Separation, divorce, child custody, child support — when a family breaks apart, the justice system can feel impenetrable. These guides explain your rights in plain language, the steps to follow, the forms to complete and the mistakes to avoid. Whether you are married, a common-law partner or a single parent, you will find here the concrete answers to defend your rights and those of your children.
CHILD SUPPORT
How to calculate, request, contest or enforce child support in Quebec. Complete guide including court criteria, income considered, the determination form and remedies in case of non-payment.
SHARED CUSTODY
Everything you need to know about shared custody in Quebec: criteria evaluated by the judge, rights of the non-custodial parent, how to prepare your case, and what to do if the other parent refuses to cooperate or fails to comply with the judgment.
DIVORCE IN QUEBEC
The steps, real costs, deadlines and options to divorce in Quebec. Uncontested vs contested divorce, division of family patrimony, compensatory allowance, and how to reduce the bill if you cannot afford a lawyer.
COMMON-LAW SEPARATION
Unlike married couples, common-law partners have almost no automatic protection in Quebec. This guide explains your actual rights, division of assets, child custody and the mistakes to avoid when separation occurs.
PARENTAL ALIENATION
When a parent manipulates a child to turn them against the other parent, the court can intervene. How to recognize the signs, document the situation, and what remedies exist before the family court in Quebec. Explore the parental alienation guides →
DPJ — REPORTING AND PARENTAL RIGHTS
What to do if the DPJ intervenes in your family. Your rights as a parent, how to respond to a report, the evaluation process, voluntary vs judicial measures, and how to contest a DPJ decision.
PSYCHOSOCIAL EVALUATION AND EXPERT ASSESSMENT
The court often orders a psychosocial assessment to decide on custody. How it works, who conducts it, how to prepare, and what to do if the report is unfavorable to you. Explore the psychosocial evaluation guides →
P-38 — FORCED PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION
The P-38 application allows for a forced psychiatric evaluation. But this tool is sometimes weaponized in family disputes. This guide explains the procedure, your rights if you are targeted, and how to contest an abusive application.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROTECTION ORDERS
The remedies available to victims of domestic violence in Quebec: protection order, peace bond (810 C.cr.), emergency shelter, and impact on child custody.
RIGHTS OF NEURODIVERGENT PARENTS
Autism, ADHD, Tourette syndrome: a diagnosis should never be used against a parent in court. This guide explains your rights to reasonable accommodations, how to prevent discrimination and what to do if your condition is used against you.
