Family Law

Rights and Obligations of Spouses at Death: A Webinar With Natacha Calixte

What are the rights of married, civil union or de facto spouses upon the death of one of them? These are the questions that Natacha Calixte will be addressing on Monday, March 8, in Les droits et obligations des conjoints : planification des conséquences du décès, a webinar hosted by the Wills, Estates and Trusts section of the Canadian Bar […]

Brigitte Garceau at the Heart of the West Island Women’s Shelter’s “Give Me Shelter” Campaign

Due to lockdown and isolation made necessary by the pandemic, problems of domestic violence have become more severe than ever before. Brigitte Garceau, as President of the Board of the West Island Women’s Shelter, has responded by spearheading the “Give Me Shelter” Campaign. Along with the Board and her colleagues from RSS’s Family Law Practice […]

Ingrid Boghossian Joins RSS’s Family Law Practice Group

RSS is pleased to announce that Ingrid Boghossian has joined its Family Law Practice Group. A member of the Bar since 2017, Ingrid has already accumulated substantial experience with all aspects of matrimonial law before trial courts and the Court of Appeal of Quebec. She has represented clients in cases raising major financial stakes as […]

Brigitte Garceau Becomes President of the Board of the West Island Women’s Shelter

Today’s edition of The Suburban announces that Brigitte Garceau, whose community involvement has always been outstanding, has been appointed President of the Board of Directors of the West Island Women’s Shelter. Brigitte was already a director and legal advisor for this organization that helps victims of conjugal violence.

COVID-19 —Family Law Communiqué

Dear clients, The current crisis affects almost all aspects of our lives. However, we would like to take this opportunity to let you know that we continue to be here to serve you during these difficult times. The COVID-19 virus and the public health measures adopted to combat it may raise questions concerning custody, parental […]

Brigitte Garceau’s Community Involvement Gets Recognized

For several years now, Brigitte Garceau has selflessly devoted her energy to the West Island’s philanthropic organizations. For instance, she is legal counsel and a board member of the West Island Women’s Shelter, and has helped create its “Pumps & Pearls” annual gala. To highlight this involvement, she is one of the ten exceptional women […]

Brigitte Garceau admitted as Fellow of the IAFL

Brigitte Garceau, from our Family Law Practice Group, has been admitted as Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. “IAFL is a worldwide association of practising lawyers who are recognised by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries. The Academy was formed in 1986 […] to […]