How can a divorce be short and inexpensive?
It is possible for couples to avoid the long delays and high costs of a divorce if they are willing to present their application for divorce jointly. Joint application for divorce is always the best option if both spouses are willing to do some compromise. Do we have...
COVID-19: WHAT IF ONE PARENT REFUSES TO SEND THE KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL?
On April 27th, the government announced that elementary school students may go back to school on a voluntary basis. This measure raises a lot of questions from parents. School attendance and parental authority Returning the children to school or not is a matter of...
Your Rights and Obligations in This Time of Pandemic—COVID-19
On March 13, 2020, the Quebec government declared a state of health emergency and took several measures to ensure the health and safety of its citizens. These measures have and will have a significant impact on the economy. Despite the financial assistance provided by...
Some specifics regarding civil liability
In one of our previous articles, we discussed the general principles applicable to civil liability. We learned that, as a general rule, a person can be held liable on the basis of three elements: fault, damage and a causal link. This Cartesian logic is at the core of...