Child and spousal support in Quebec are governed by both the Civil Code of Québec and Canada’s Divorce Act, depending on whether the parties are married or de facto spouses. Child support is calculated using the official “Child Support Determination Form” prescribed by Quebec regulation, which considers custody time and the respective incomes of both parents. Spousal support is assessed based on factors such as need, ability to pay, and the economic impact of the relationship, with federal Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines often used as a non-binding benchmark.

Both child and spousal support can be claimed retroactively and may be varied upon a material change in circumstances. Enforcement is available through judicial remedies under the Code of Civil Procedure or administrative collection via the Direction des pensions alimentaires (DPAE).

First Priority: Immediate Financial Stability

Support gaps hurt families today, not tomorrow. We quickly assess your immediate needs: Can you pay this month's rent? Are the children's expenses covered? We secure interim support orders when necessary, ensuring bills get paid while final arrangements are negotiated. No family should face a financial crisis waiting for court dates.

Calculate the Real Numbers

Support isn't just about tax returns. We dig deeper to establish true financial capacity: unreported income, hidden bonuses, personal expenses charged to businesses, or deliberate underemployment. Through financial disclosure motions, income analysis, and when needed, lifestyle audits and expert valuations, we ensure support reflects actual resources, not paper fiction.

Collection & Enforcement Strategy

Court orders mean nothing without payment. When support goes unpaid, we act decisively: wage garnishments, asset seizures, contempt proceedings, or reporting to credit bureaus. We know which enforcement tools work fastest in Quebec and coordinate with authorities across provinces when payors relocate. Every month matters when supporting a family.