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One aspect of feeling “at home” is being safe from prying eyes. For this reason, the Civil Code of Québec contains rules governing the placement of windows or other openings in a wall. Under these…

It may happen that a person acting in good faith erects a structure on a piece of land belonging to a neighbour. If you do this, you neighbour may ask you to purchase the land in question or pay…

This section reviews the division of property between spouses based on the rules governing family patrimony. For more detailed information on the rules for the division of property, see the following…

On this page: Joint notarial declaration Dissolution of a civil union granted by the court Gifts at a dissolution of a civil union Obtaining a court judgment of dissolution of a civil union To make…

During the marriage ceremony, you and your intended spouse must: consent to take the other person as your spouse; sign the declaration of marriage. You must perform both actions before the officiant…

You must consent to marry your spouse before two witnesses, whose role is to: witness that consent was given, in order to be able to testify about it later, if necessary; sign your declaration of…

For your marriage to be valid, it must be solemnized by an officiant recognized by law and authorized to solemnize marriages. This requirement applies to all marriages, whether the ceremony is civil…

When do you want to get married? Depending on the place you have chosen, there may be some time restrictions. On this page: Marriage at the courthouse Mariage at another place Language of the…

A marriage contract is a legal document in which you and your intended spouse record various decisions concerning, for example: your matrimonial regime , in other words the rules stating how your…

Family patrimony About Family patrimony ensures that the spouses enjoy legal and economic equality, by guaranteeing them a fair share in the joint property. Show more Residences used by the family If…