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Children: a joint responsibility upon separation

Children: a joint responsibility upon separation

Both parents have rights and duties concerning the education, supervision and maintenance of their children. They hold parental authority regardless of their union.

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