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On March 20, 2025, Dr. Hélène Romano, psychologist and doctor in psychopathology, delivered a powerful testimony before the French Senate.

At Spunt Carin, community engagement is at the heart of what we do. Each month, we highlight a charitable organization that resonates with a member of our team.

In Quebec, a single family’s legal issue can send them before multiple courts. A case involving domestic violence might begin in criminal court, shift to youth court for concerns about a child’s safety, and then move to Superior Court for child support or parenting time matters.

In Quebec, a single family’s legal issue can send them before multiple courts. A case involving domestic violence might begin in criminal court, shift to youth court for concerns about a child’s safety,

A psychosocial expertise is a complete and impartial assessment of a child’s family situation, particularly in cases where custody or access rights are in dispute between parents, grandparents, or third parties involved in the child’s life.

In a recent Superior Court decision, the parents of a high school student who received a 0 (zero) on a French assignment learned that their legal claim, much like their daughter’s grade, would not be overturned.

Parenting comes with many roles. Just a few include to show unconditional love and care, provide food and shelter, guidance and protection. The child’s role is to grow and learn- and to be a kid! The parent’s role is to put the child’s needs in front of their own

The simple answer is that you DO NOT! In Quebec, the term “prenuptial agreement” is often misunderstood. Unlike in other jurisdictions, Quebec does not have traditional prenuptial agreements.

Generally, no they do not. Child support is created by an order of the court and can only be cancelled by another court order. There are two conditions that need to be met to stop child support

Spousal Support Cheat Sheet: Before talking about renouncing spousal support, or choosing not to give or receive spousal support, here is a quick recap of what it is: Spousal support (also commonly known as alimony) is money a spouse may have to pay the other after a divorce or separation to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a similar lifestyle to what they enjoyed during the marriage.

In Quebec, child support is intended to ensure that a child’s basic needs are met. Quebec Law sets out nine essential needs including, food, housing, communication, furniture, housekeeping, personal care, clothing, transportation, and leisure.

Netflix's Spellbound (2024), a family-friendly fantasy film directed by Vicky Jenson, is not just a magical adventure.

In December 2023, the Quebec government announced the launch of a new pilot project designed to help separated families experiencing high levels of conflict.

In international child custody disputes, one of the most critical issues to resolve is determining a child's habitual residence.

When we think about the aftermath of sexual assault, much of the focus is understandably on the victim's physical and emotional well-being.

Domestic Violence and Lease Termination: What You Need to Know About Article 1974.1 of the Quebec Civil Code