Category Archives: Civil law

COVID-19 : What happens to your contracts?

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly entailed a number of uncertainties in the previous months. What [...]

Your father has passed and named you the liquidator to his succession, once called the “testamentary executor”. A considerate sign of trust, however, do you really know what this role implies?

First, we must understand that the responsibilities of the liquidator are significant. It is not [...]

How to obtain a restricted licence?

When someone has accumulated too much demerit points, that person can have his driver’s licence [...]

What are the obligations of a pet owner? Do domestic animals have rights?

Until 2015, animals were considered as movable goods. However, Bill 54 “An Act to Improve the [...]

Your vehicle was seized by a peace officer for a period of 30 days? You can request a release of a seizure!

The Highway Safety Code prescribes that a peace officer may seize a vehicle for a [...]

Mediator, where are you?

Did you know that a mediator lawyer must meet several requirements for the accreditation by [...]

My grandfather, who has Alzheimer’s, must be placed in a nursing home (C.H.S.L.D) but he refuses, can he be forced by the Hospital to do so?

Given the state of health of a person and considering his or her child consent, [...]

Why is it important to have a marriage contract when I am self-employed?

Did you know that without a marriage contract, the matrimonial regime of partnership of acquests [...]

For several months I did not pay my mortgage, what awaits me?

Did you know that buying a home after a payment recovery is never covered by [...]

Online shopping: are you aware of your deadlines and your rights?

The countdown has begun. Twenty (20) days until Christmas. With our frantic lives, can we [...]