Children: a joint responsibility upon separation

Main principles used to determine child custody

Understand the elements taken into account by the judge when determining the custody of the child.

Child support

A child have a right to a life in keeping with the parents’ economic means. Parents who separate or divorce are required to contribute to the needs of their children.

Abduction of a child by a parent

Understanding the steps you will have to take depend on the type of child abduction.

Last update: April 6, 2023

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