Family Law in Longueuil: Separation, Divorce, and Child Custody
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For any family law questions, including child custody in the Longueuil judicial district (which covers the cities of Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Bruno, Boucherville, Saint-Lambert, Greenfield Park, and Saint-Hubert), call Grenier Laliberté Lawyers at 450-465-0992 for a free consultation. Our team will be happy to assist you.
Separation, Divorce
Whether you’re choosing to separate or facing it unexpectedly, the process can be a major source of stress and conflict. Many details need to be handled carefully, since mistakes can be costly, especially when it comes to the following:
Child custody: sole or shared, with or without access rights
Child support, if applicable
Alimony for the other spouse, if applicable
The division of assets, if applicable, including the house, furniture, motor vehicles, pension funds, retirement savings plans, investments, bank accounts, debts of one or both spouses, other real estate, and more
To learn more about the importance of consulting a lawyer during divorce proceedings in the Longueuil judicial district, read our blog post and contact us .
Amicable Agreements
Separation or divorce can be a major source of conflict and stress for both parties. That said, with the right tools, it's almost always possible to reach an agreement. Want to avoid arguments and settle your separation or divorce amicably? Then keep the following points in mind:
A separation, divorce, or child custody agreement must plan for the long term, to avoid conflicts and problems in the future.
All clauses of the agreement must be clear and enforceable.
The agreement must also cover many points that shouldn't be overlooked: indeed, you'll need to consider much more than simply determining child custody, the division of assets, and child support and/or spousal support, as well as paternity and adoption. For example, the right for each parent to travel with the children, school enrollment, the choice of school (private or public), day camps, etc.
If you choose mediation, any mediation agreement must be reviewed by your lawyer for their opinion and advice before being presented to the court, as the mediator cannot provide legal advice. It is essential to fully understand the consequences of this agreement and ensure it is acceptable to you and your children. Afterward, it could be too late.
Childcare in Longueuil:
Shared Custody or Sole Custody?
Are you separating or getting a divorce? To learn more about the procedures surrounding separation, including the general consequences for you, child custody, access rights, parental and grandparental rights, child support, etc., contact us.
You can also consult our blog article relating to childcare issues in Longueuil.
Alimony
Assess all the consequences surrounding your separation in a timely manner. With the help of Grenier Laliberté Lawyers, you can gain clarity on issues such as alimony in Longueuil, as well as any changes that may justify adjusting the amount you currently pay or receive, or even cancelling it if you are the payer.
To answer your questions about paying child support or support to a former spouse, we have prepared a blog post that addresses the following topics:
Children's Right of Access
Your children are what matter most. For more information about joint custody, shared custody, or sole custody, speak with our team. Understanding your rights is the key to navigating your separation successfully.
Common-law Partners
Do you live with a partner without being married? Are you separated or about to separate?
To learn more about your rights regarding your personal property, shared assets, or property to be divided, contact our team. We can provide guidance on child custody, whether sole or shared. If you do not have custody, our qualified staff can also explain your access rights.
Division of Assets
When a separation or divorce occurs, many questions naturally arise. You may wonder what will happen to your property, including the family home, furniture, vehicles, and more. With Grenier Laliberté Lawyers, you can have peace of mind. Our team will clearly explain what happens to your assets in the event of a separation or divorce and answer any complex questions, such as how pension funds, Québec Pension Plan credits, inheritances, or gifts are handled.
Mediation Support
Mediation is a voluntary process for resolving your conflicts using solutions you find together. However, the mediator, even if a lawyer, is not authorized to provide legal advice; this is not part of their role. To make sound decisions in mediation, you must know your rights. Consult us before, during, or after mediation, and before concluding or signing any agreement.
We also offer family mediation services. Click here to learn more .
Paternity
If you’re facing issues related to paternity, including the right to be legally recognized as the father of a child, call Grenier Laliberté Lawyers. Every day, our firm assists people who need guidance in situations like yours. This includes matters involving names on birth certificates, regulations surrounding DNA testing, and more. We are also equipped to handle sensitive situations where a father refuses to acknowledge his paternity and responsibilities.
Adoption
You have been living with your spouse for several years and they have a child whom you treat as if they were your own. Can you adopt the child?
The answer is likely yes. To learn more, contact the Grenier Laliberté law firm.
Powers of Attorney in Case of Incapacity
You want to plan what should be done if something were to happen to you:
An accident
A situation that would render you unfit
A decrease or loss of physical or mental abilities
Would you like to choose in advance who will take care of you and your property should you become incapacitated, temporarily or permanently? To address all these questions, contact Grenier Laliberté Lawyers. During your meeting, you’ll be able to discuss every aspect of what would happen if you were no longer able to make decisions. You can decide whether you wish to be kept alive artificially, and much more. With the proper procedures, you ensure that your wishes will be respected. That being said, your protection mandate must be complete and detailed.
Succession
A member of your family has passed away without a will. What happens next? Who inherits? To clarify these questions, contact Grenier Laliberté Lawyers. If you are an heir and don’t understand the terms of the will, we can help. Also, make sure to get proper information before accepting a succession: even taking an item of no monetary value from the deceased counts as accepting the succession, meaning you assume both assets and debts. To learn more about the role of the liquidator and everything involved in settling an estate, contact our team today.
For more information about our family law practice in Longueuil, please contact us .