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Peu de soutien à une interdiction de certaines races de chiens à l'Assemblée nationale

Il semble qu’on n’ait pas soutenu l’interdiction des chiens de type pit-bull à l’Assemblée nationale du Québec.

Selon un repor...

Why is surrogacy illegal in Quebec?

In many parts of the world, families who are unable to conceive a child are able to turn to a surrogate mother to bring a child...

PODCAST : Bravo Valérie & mise à jour sur les pitbulls

Dans cet épisode spécial — en Français — du podcast The Goldwaters, Daniel demande à Anne-France pourquoi elle a renoué avec l...

Child Custody When Your Child Is On The Autism Spectrum

Arranging child custody following a separation is a fraught issue at the best of times. All the more so when a child has special health needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Here, the family lawyers at Goldwater, Dubé offer an insight on such child custody cases from a legal perspective.

5 Reasons Why This Mayoral Election Matters To Montreal Families

From public transit and infrastructure to culture and parks, Montreal’s November 5th mayoral election is clearly important for family life in Quebec’s largest city. What are candidates proposing and how will the choice you make at the polling station affect your family?

Spousal Support: What Are My Rights?

Sometimes called alimony, spousal support is the financial support paid by one individual to their former spouse following the breakdown of their union. Are you eligible for spousal support? What are your rights?

How to talk to your children about your separation

Whether you are going through a separation, a divorce, or getting used to joint custody, it can be tempting to vent to your kids, but it is precisely the wrong thing to do. Here are some tips for successful conversations with your kids when going through a separation or divorce

When going back to school isn’t easy: Tips for separated parents

Following a separation, the prospect of going back to school can be as daunting for parents as it is for kids. When you and your ex are in conflict over a certain school being right for your child, our lawyers at Goldwater, Dubé can help you as they have helped hundreds of families with legal issues surrounding child custody and disputes around joint decision-making.

Lovebulls

Il est évident que les chiens de type « pitbulls » ont une mauvaise réputation. Injustement identifiés comme dangereux dans cert...

Now online: The Goldwaters family podcast!

We are excited to announce that senior partner Anne-France Goldwater has a new side-project that’s particularly close to her hea...