Tag Archives: Civil Law

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 [...]

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 [...]

Can we really get married at the age of 16 in Quebec? Yes, you can say yes!

Have you ever heard of the emancipated minor? In Quebec, a minor may apply alone [...]

By purchasing the undivided half in our residence from my former spouse, can I be exempted of the “Welcome Tax”? Well, sometimes most definitely!

Did you know that the term “Welcome Tax” is derived from the name of the [...]

I obtained a Court Judgement but the other party does not respect it: what can I do?

Did you know that if you get a judgment ordering the other party to pay [...]

If I refuse to pay the invoice to my mechanic, can he keep my vehicle?

The answer is yes. This right is called the right of retention and can be [...]

Cohabitation agreement between de facto spouses: Why would I need one ?

Did you know that Quebec is the only province in Canada that does not provide [...]

How do I claim my due for the work I have done on a residence for which the customer never paid me?

Did you know that according to JLR Solutions foncières[1], 10,822 legal hypothecs have been issued [...]

The birds are singing but my roof is sinking, is it a latent defect ?

Did you know that non-professional seller is not bound to the legal guarantee when the [...]