We'll make sure your proceedings contain all the essential clauses, avoiding delays at Court. We'll review with you and explain what assets are usually divided, and the possible tax consequences in receving certain items or payments. Learn more
Did you know?
A joint (uncontested) application for separation or divorce is often the better solution. Spouses can agree amongst themselves how assets should be divided and how custody and access rights should be determined.
Opting for a joint divorce (uncontested divorce) may save you thousands in legal fees, with the average dossier taking at least two years before a trial on the merits.
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Your divorce or separation is uncontested by your spouse, but you would like to benefit from neutral assistance in resolving certain issues on child support, alimony or the division of other assets?
1. One lawyer is a good as
another.
There is a tremendous difference between lawyers. Some are down to earth and some
are distant and hostile. Some call you back the same day and others wait 5 days to call
you. Look for a lawyer that matches
your values and has the ability to communicate well with you. At St-Clair & Associates, we have a dedicated team of lawyers for you to choose from.
2. The mother always gets
the children.
About a century ago in Quebec, children were viewed as property and the Courts tended to grant custody to the father. A reversal occured in the mid-1900's, and now both parents are on equal ground for parental capacity. Our team has succeeded in gaining custody for numerous cross-border and interjurisdictional cases, where parents lived in different provinces or countries.
3. Using a lawyer is completely unaffordable.
Divorce will always be an
expensive process, but our firm now offers several alternatives for saving legal costs. You can order a do-it-yourself
kit from our website, request drafting services, or for contested divorces: legal consultations and partial
representation. You can choose to limit our mandate to preparing proceedings and advising you on procedural requirements, calculate support payments or evaluate a potential division of assets. Our option of "unbundled services" allow you to have representation for specific phases of your divorce.
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