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Bill 21: Open letter to the Quebec Bar president

To the President of the Quebec Bar,

It is with great consternation that we have learned of three messages the Quebec Bar tweeted during the evening of April 26th, announcing that our professional order will NOT participate in the Parliamentary Commission on draft Bill 21 pertaining to state secula...

Managing Partner Daniel Goldwater launches new talk series

Daniel Goldwater, the firm's managing partner, has a launched a new interview series Viva Voce this week, speaking with members of the legal community on hot topics and getting to know the people underneath the robes.

Jugement favorable dans l’affaire Dalila Awada

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...

What You Need To Know About Parental Abduction

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.

Comprehensive animal welfare legislation finally tabled in Montreal

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).

Goldwater, Dubé applauds the government of Quebec for backing away from a "pit bull" ban

Public Security Minister Martin Coiteux announced this morning that there would be no ban in Quebec for “pit bull” type dogs.

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...

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.

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?

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?