Les tribunaux québécois ont tranché: la campagne de dénigrement dont a été victime la militante et chroniqueuse, Dalila Awada, en 2013 et 2014, constituait de la diffamation. La juge Carole Julien a donné gain de cause à Mme Awada dans sa poursuite contre Philippe Magnan et lui a accordé 50 000 $ en...
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Child abduction isn't usually the sort of nightmare most parents might imagine. It's not a stranger in a white van taking off with your kids. Instead, it's more often where one parent abducts their own child without the consent of the other.
It's important to know in these situations what you can do to bring your child home.
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Goldwater, Dubé would like to congratulate their clients — more than 600 families residing in the city of Montreal — as well as the administration of Mayor Valérie Plante for the introduction of a responsible, science-based animal welfare bylaw, including the reversal of the previous breed-specific legislation (BSL).
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Public Security Minister Martin Coiteux announced this morning that there would be no ban in Quebec for “pit bull” type dogs.
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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...
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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
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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.
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