Legal Briefs

Until 2010, these legal briefs provide examples of judgments pertaining to everyday situations. Beginning in 2012, they deal with various topics of general interest, such as rental issues, family law, human rights, civil liability, insurance, dealings between spouses and social aid. They are intended to inform and to prevent undesirable situations.

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Legal Briefs 2026

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Number

Legal brief

February

 02

Opting out of the New Parental Union Regime

Since June 30, 2025, a new parental union regime applies to de facto spouses who are living together and who have had a child since then.


In short, the Government of Quebec has introduced a form of family patrimony for de facto spouses, without marriage. The purpose of introducing this pa more

January

 01

What is a reasonable lifespan warranty ?

Rénaldo is a 12-year-old hockey player. Last fall, while out shopping with his grandmother, he stopped by a specialty sports store to admire the hockey gear. That is when he spotted the hockey stick of his dreams. It was perfect, exactly what he needed.

The following day, without Rénaldo know more