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Amicable divorce in Quebec. We can help you.

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Divorce is never easy. If you find a way to get an amicable divorce, you can save a lot of time, money, stress and heartache. An amicable divorce will also be less painful for your children. Meilleur Prix supports you in the amicable divorce procedure. You and your ex-spouse can reach a settlement of the effects of the separation and thus obtain an amicable divorce. Adopt a winning attitude, i.e. take control of your life in a responsible and mature manner. If you go into a divorce thinking you are entitled to the sun, moon and stars in a settlement agreement, you are not ready for an amicable divorce. The way people usually react determines the type of divorce and its future. People may adopt a position of bitterness, revenge or powerlessness or they may negotiate their...

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Amicable divorce

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If you and your ex-spouse agree on all issues relating to your separation, you can file for an amicable divorce. Your draft agreement (separation agreement) must cover child custody, maintenance if you have dependent children, and the division of property and financial interests. An application for divorce with a draft agreement may not be filed with a court within one year of the date of separation. If this one-year period has not expired, we recommend that you start as soon as possible after the break-up, by endeavouring to draft and sign a contract. However, you will have to wait until the end of the one-year period before filing for divorce and drawing up the contract in court in order to obtain a divorce. In some cases, it is possible to count the time you have lived in the same place of residence as if you were a tenant by calculating the one-year period from the date of your separation. At the initial interview...

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How to contest a ticket?

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Getting a ticket, called a 'statement of offence', is always annoying. It is even more annoying when you feel that it has been wrongly imposed on you. Don't be angry or annoyed, be polite to the police, all is not lost! The process is the same regardless of the type of traffic fine, if you find yourself in such a situation you can rely on the first opinion or full assistance of Best. You are entitled to a complex, fair and well argued defence, and one of our lawyers is the right person to plan your full defence. A statement of offence A statement of offence is a "ticket", a "fine", a "note". It is the starting point for any legal action against you if the fine remains unpaid. Beware of speeding (GEV)! The ticket contains exact information: the alleged offence; whether you should plead guilty or not; the minimum penalty applicable; the decision taken on the spot in the form of a fine (e.g. $250); your personal details. In concrete terms, what to do...

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Challenging a ticket

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Questioning a ticket A traffic ticket is often referred to as a "ticket", "fine" or "contravention". "Reporting misconduct" simply means that the police officer, parking officer, motor vehicle inspector or other person authorized to issue the ticket is claiming that you have done something prohibited by law and can prove it. In addition, the ticket serves as a starting point for legal action against you if you do not pay the fine. The ticket will indicate more precisely: The name and function of the author of the report (for example Yvan Bouteille, a policeman), The signature of the author...

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The notarial will

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A notarial will is drawn up by a notary. It is made in the presence of a witness provided by a notary. In some cases, a second witness is required (for example, if the testator is blind). The will is in either English or French and must include the date and place of receipt. Once drawn up, it is read by a notary; you can then ensure that the will contains your wishes. If you wish, the reading can be done in the presence of a witness. After the reading, the notary and the witness must sign the will...

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