New divorce law in Quebec

Effective from 1 March 2021

Our legal system is constantly evolving and improving. To keep it up-to-date, there are numerous changes and amendments that may be imposed on certain laws and regulations. Our lawyers are fully aware of these changes and can ensure that the correct documents are filed in accordance with the law.

You may have heard that the Federal Divorce Law was amended on March 1, 2021. If you are in the process of getting a divorce, this applies to you. If you have not yet received your divorce decree, you will need to sign an affidavit stating that you are aware of the changes to the law. The changes to note concern the obligation to use family dispute resolution and the fact that the parties must always act in the best interests of the children. Your family law attorney We can prepare a new affidavit for you to sign and file with the court. Rest assured that our lawyers stay up-to-date on all new legislation to ensure your documents are filed with the court.

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