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Marriage, civil union and de facto union

Marriage, civil union and de facto union

In Quebec, a couple can get married, form a civil union, live in a parental union or in a de facto union.

Marriage

Understanding what marriage is and the rules that apply to the spouses.

Civil Union

Understanding what civil union is and the rules that apply to the spouses.

Officiant

Understanding the conditions that must be met to be designated as officiant for a marriage or civil union by the registrar of civil status.

Effects of marriage and civil union

Understanding the rules that apply to family patrimony, matrimonial regimes and civil union regimes and the Declaration of family residence.

Parental union

Understand what parental union is and the rules that apply to spouses.

Effects of the parental union

Understanding the parental union patrimony and the protection of the family residence.

De facto union

Understand what a de facto union is and the rights, obligations and protections it provides.

Last update: March 5, 2025