Notary Montreal, Laval / Wedding Officiant / Celebration Civil Marriage / Marriage Contract
Testament(Will) made before marriage in Quebec
I pronounce you husband and wife... by law. That's a strange sentence, isn't it? Yet, whether you like it or not, being married means having legal rights and obligations. Which ones? To do this, you can consult your notary and read the...
A romantic place, get married at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal
A romantic place, get married at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal - Jean Drapeau Park in Montreal is a unique place to celebrate your wedding in a place that will make you dream. Whether it is the Biosphère, the illuminated Casino de Montréal or the Downtown...
Couples – Living in a Common-Law Union
Did you know that Quebec is the second province in Canada with the highest number of common-law couples? Although common-law partners have no obligation to each other, is it really a good thing to have this status? At what level? Are there any obligations? Learn...
Wedding band Montreal. Who can celebrate a marriage in Quebec?
Wedding band Montreal, Laval. Longueuil. Looking for your future wedding bands or a marriage celebrant at an affordable price? Read the following. Civil marriage can now be celebrated in front of a notary, a clerk, a mayor, or other authorized wedding officiant. But...
Advantages of a marriage contract
Why make a marriage contract? A marriage contract allows the spouses to choose their matrimonial regime, to take decisions in the event of death to meet the different needs of the couple. So, this is an element that should not be neglected when you proceed with your...
Marriage contract in Quebec
In a marriage contract in Quebec, the spouses and future spouses can choose their matrimonial regime, indicate who will receive property after the death of one of the spouses, and provide for gifts to one of the spouses or to the children. Couples in a civil...
The marriage ceremony in Quebec
Marriage is a formal event. An official must perform the ceremony, and at least two witnesses must be present. The official is called an "officiant" or a "celebrant." The couple can change some parts of the ceremony to make it more personal. But the couple and...
Civil marriage or Civil union – the differences
Often mixed at first glance, civil marriage and civil union each have their differences. However, in Quebec, both types of unions have the same rights and obligations. However, is there a better choice for a couple wishing to show their love? Origins Almost everyone...
Is a marriage without getting into debt possible?
Often than usual, getting married means spending a lot of money celebrating a couple's love. If you count the services of a wedding officiant, the ceremony hall, paying the DJ or band, banquets, bar, decorations, it can quickly rise and sometimes lead to debt... But...
Making a life together without being married – Common-law couples
A common-law relationship is when two people make a life together without being married. Quebec law officially calls these couples "de facto" couples or "de facto unions." To be considered a common-law couple in the eyes of the law, it is not always necessary to live...
Procedure for getting married in Quebec
CIVIL MARRIAGE - The process of celebrating a civil marriage or civil union in Quebec requires some preparation and sometimes conditions to be respected. What kind? Please note that in Quebec, the legal age for civil marriage is 16 years (18 for the civil union). ...
How to cancel marriages and civil unions?
Marriage and civil union are among the important steps a couple takes to express their love. However, like anything else, it may not always work as expected. Divorce? Possible... but the annulment of the marriage can also be a solution, in some situations! Reasons...
Common-law partners are single persons
Recent studies by the Chamber of Notaries testify to the widespread misperceptions among common-law couples. Many people think that after a certain period of common life, they are married according to the law. However, they are still single! At least, from a legal...
The Civil Code of Quebec – matrimonial regime – articles concerning the partnership of acquests
PARTNERSHIP OF ACQUESTS § 1. — Composition of the partnership of acquests 448. The property that each of the spouses possesses when the regime comes into effect or that each subsequently acquires constitutes acquests or private property according to the...
The Civil Code of Quebec – matrimonial regime – separation as to property
SEPARATION AS TO PROPERTY § 1. — Conventional separation as to property 485. The regime of conventional separation as to property is established by a simple declaration to this effect in the marriage contract. 1991, c. 64, a. 485. 486. Under the regime...
Notice of publication civil marriage or civil union
Publication to the Registrar of Civil Status. When a couple decides to marry or to unite civilly, they must make public their intention known to the Registrar of civil status. It is a requirement governed by the law. Here are all the details that surround the...
Notary to celebrate my civil marriage in Montreal, Quebec
Notary to celebrate a civil marriage in Montréal, Québec - For many couples, marriage is a way to show their love at its highest level. Ceremony, limousine, banquet, cutting the cake together, honeymoon... But today, marriage is as a legal matter as a love story. ...
Wedding /Marriage – some wonderful wedding ideas for small budgets
Wedding – where and how you can celebrate your marriage. You decide to get married? Fantastic! Congratulations! Now is the time to think about the ceremony and send the invitations! By the way, have you thought about your budget? This is often neglected when you...
The most charming reception rooms, reception halls for your wedding in Montreal
Montreal Wedding - The most charming reception halls (reception rooms) for your wedding in Montreal. As a notary and as a wedding officiant or civil union officiant, I have had the privilege over the years of working in many places of marriage around Montreal. I...
Places to celebrating your civil wedding in Montreal Quebec– what place to choose?
Places to celebrate your civil wedding - A notary who acts as a wedding officiant in Montréal, Québec in his or her position may celebrate a civil marriage in any place chosen by the future spouses, by common accord with him or her. However, the place must respect the...
Legal marriage in Canada
Legal marriage in Canada - You decided to get married? Congratulations! If you live in Canada, there are a few conditions and steps you can take to be able to unite in a legal way. For the conditions, futures spouses must both be 16 years old and older, must not be...
To make a civil marriage at the Montreal Courthouse
Imagine your civil wedding in one of our splendid ceremony rooms of civil weddings specially decorated and arranged for your needs. Visit us to learn more about our turnkey, affordable and tailor-made packages to give your civil marriage or civil union, the uniqueness...
The marriage celebrant – Wedding officiant or civil union
Marriage celebrant - Wedding officiant or civil union in Québec - The couple who want to marry or join civilly can choose the person of their choice as a marriage celebrant / wedding officiant. Civil or religious ceremony? Here, the bride and groom reflect what kind...
What are the benefits to choose a notary as wedding officiant or civil union
What are the benefits to choose a notary as wedding officiant or civil union - Why choose a notary as a wedding officiant or civil union officiant? For the couples, marriage remains a tradition to celebrate their love. Moreover, it’s now possible to get united in a...
Do you know the option to marry or get civilly united in front of a notary?
Little story: Audrey and Philippe have been a couple for five years now. After being parents for the first time three years ago, the two decided to set up a project that they had long wanted: wedding. They have already started the majority of the preparations, but...