In France, justice can be rendered either amicably without the intervention of a judge or through a civil trial in case of conflict. Indeed, any legal procedure follows a long and costly process with several steps. Moreover, depending on the nature of the lawsuit and its complexity, it can last…
Like adults, children also have fundamental rights. Indeed, they are neither animals nor inert objects such as a movable or immovable property of parents. They are human beings, members of the family and the community. Find out in this article all you need to know about the child’s rights. What…
Alimony is an obligation of every parent to provide for their children. Depending on the divorce procedure undertaken by the spouses, it is possible to reach an amicable agreement or refer to a court decision. How Is the Amount of the Alimony Fixed? Divorce by mutual consent is a procedure…
At some point in life, we all need a lawyer, be it for a minor thing like going over a contract or to get you out of legal trouble. The legal system is very complex, and the language used to write it isn’t understandable to the layperson. To most people,…
When facing criminal charges, you usually have one simple goal: to minimize the potential penalty. Going to trial can sometimes be risky because it is impossible to predict what a jury will decide. Therefore, you may choose to do what many defendants do, which is to agree to a plea…
Immigration is a huge undertaking, even in an immigrant-friendly culture like Canada. You are giving up a lifetime to settle in a place with different customs and perhaps even a different language than you are used to. The more help you get with this transition, the easier and smoother the…
What is a Statute of Limitations? A statute of limitations refers to a law that limits the maximum time frame during which legal proceedings – civil or criminal – can be initiated after an alleged offense. Some statutes are specified by legislation, while others are a matter of common law…
Evil is everywhere. We usually think of harmful acts as taking place in secret, but some people do not hesitate to do them in public. Also, beware of everyone because your abuser may not be a stranger. It could be someone close to you or even someone you care about.…
The death of one or both parents brings up disagreements in some families. It can indeed rekindle resentments in a sibling, and the succession does not always go as planned. However, regardless of the nature of your disagreements, you need to find a solution to defuse the situation. The leading causes…
Canada is a queer mecca and is one of the best places you could immigrate to as a queer person. Trust me on this one, as a queer person from a ‘third-world country’, I’ve faced the whole spectrum from queer acceptance and denial. Being queer is hard anywhere around the…
