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In Québec, both spouses keep their surname after they marry. In other words, you must use the surname you were given at birth to exercise your civil rights, for example when you sign a contract, or…

Free family mediation sessions are offered for couples with children of minor age, or dependent children aged 18 or above, up to a fixed number of hours depending on their situation. You are entitled…

Mediators must be members of one of the professional orders listed by regulation. To file a complaint against a mediator for an action performed while acting as a mediator, you must contact the…

You may, if you wish, have your agreement homologated by a special clerk, to give it legal effect. If this is done, Revenu Québecwill collect the necessary support payments, unless you ask to be…

Terminating services and adjusting benefits Adjust government benefits Adjust benefits such as social assistance, alimony, family allowance, tax credit, parental insurance benefits and pension plan…

Permits, certificates, licences Driver’s licence Cancel the driver's licence of a deceased person. It is possible to obtain a refund for the months already paid following the date of death. Show more…

Accidental or criminal death Road accident If you have lost a loved one in a road accident, you can file a claim for death benefits and funeral expenses. Show more Hunting or trapping accident…

Obtaining official documents related to the death Documents relating to the declaration of death The attestation of death and the declaration of death are required to obtain official proof of civil…

Preventing the effects of environmental noise on health On this page: Description Precautions regarding listening to music Choice of toys with sound for children (0 to 3 years old) Preventing…

Death in a special situation Death outside Québec or transportation of a body outside Québec Consult the steps to take in the event of a death outside Québec or repatriation of the body outside…