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Partnership of acquests is both a matrimonial regime and a civil union regime. Under this regime, each spouse: administers his or her own private property, of all categories; pays his or her own…

Separation as to property is both a matrimonial regime and a civil union regime. It must be recorded in a contract made before a notary. Under this regime, each spouse: remains the owner of his or…

Persons covered Only persons of full age who are capable of giving consent to care can issue advance medical directives. These directives are used only when the doctor determines that the person’s…

The Advance Medical Directives in Case of Incapacity to Consent to Care form is divided into 3 different sections: Section 1 includes general information Section 2 specifies your advance medical…

Advance medical directives Advance medical directives allow a person to state in advance the medical care the person would accept or refuse if he or she lost the ability to give consent. About…

You are not obliged to express your wishes through advance medical directives. However, if you decide to do so, you have 2 options: The Advance medical directives in Case of Incapacity to Consent to…

Palliative care About palliative care Learn about palliative care and the values associated with it. Show more Persons covered by palliative care Find out which people are covered by palliative care.…

De facto union About de facto union Understand what a de facto union is and its consequences. Show more Rights You and your de facto spouse both have rights, and under some laws you are considered as…

To make your marriage valid, you and your intended spouse must meet certain conditions. The conditions concern: your age; the family relationship between you; your matrimonial status; the giving of…

You and your intended spouse are free to choose the place where your marriage will be solemnized, such as: a courthouse; a reception room in a hotel; a park or garden. However, you must ensure that…