Spunt & Carin

Celebrating our 6th birthday today! Thank you to our extraordinary team and our clients for trusting us in the most important time in their lives. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy new year 🥂 ♥️ ✨ 🌈

More fun from our Holiday party last week! 🎉🎁 A special thanks to for the charcuter-goodies! 🧀🍯

Our team had our holiday party this past Thursday! A special shoutout to for hosting us. Celebrating this past year with friends and colleagues🥂✨

On Friday, October 6th the Spunt & Carin team attended JEM Atelier for a tour and volunteer experience. Check out our blog where we talk about what is JEM and its impact for adults with different abilities. |

Spunt and Carin gives back! On October 27th, our office jean day proceeds went to the ALS Society of Quebec, a charity chosen by one of our paralegals, Sarah. Check out our blog where she shares why this cause is important to her. |

The process of divorce is no easy feat and even more so when there are children involved. Unfortunately, it has become more frequent to see one parent try to alienate the other parent from their children. This is called parental alienation. Check out our blog post to discover more about this concept. |

Halloween 2023: Spunt & Carin style!

Step-parenting and blended families are common in today’s society. However, in Quebec civil law, the notion of in loco parentis is not yet recognized in the applicable family law legislation. Check out our blog where we discuss in loco parentis and what that can look like |

Children are often at the heart of disputes with respect to a divorce or separation in the case their parents were never married, custody and parental authority among other parental conflicts. Check out our blog post where explore the weight that children can have in the process of divorce. |

Does the s*x of your lawyer or judge influence the outcome of your file? Check out our blog where we consider certain elements must be discussed. It is important to understand that as human beings, judges, and lawyers alike can have unconscious biases. |

On August 30, 2023, the Spunt & Carin team decided to shake things up and try something completely different for our team-bonding event. Our choice? A Rage Room and Archery Experience! Check out our blog post where we share about out team-bonding experience

Shana tova!!! Wishing everyone a sweet new year filled with lots of happiness health and success!! 🫶🍎🍯🫶

Regardless of the reasons for your visit to a law firm, the steps which a lawyer takes to assess your situation will usually be the same. Check out our blog post about what you can expect during your first consultation with a family lawyer?

We’ve all heard of a Hollywood annulment from getting married drunk in Las Vegas. Have you ever wondered what was the difference between a divorce and an annulment of marriage? Check out our blog post where we highlight the major differences. |

Exercise caution when employing emojis in text-based communications related to contractual matters. A recent ruling by a judge in Saskatchewan serves as a poignant example that the seemingly innocuous "thumbs-up" emoji holds weight as a legitimate means of expressing acceptance. Check out our blog that discusses the outcome of the case of South West Terminal Ltd. v. Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. |

Between what's said in the media, film, or even between family members, there can be some misconceptions about what prenuptial agreements are and whether they are applicable in Quebec. Check out out blog where we address some of these questions |

In Indigenous communities, it is beneficial to have a will to manage your property after you pass away and to simplify matters for your family members. Check out our blog for information for Indigenous people who live in an Indigenous community and how the rules that apply are those from the Indian Act. |

The Spunt & Carin team is looking for a Technology Manager! We’re looking for a candidate who is proficient with Apple products, proficient with the Google Workspace platform, troubleshooting errors with computers and printer, and prepared to address other technology issues. Get in contact with us if you’re interested!

The future of Spunt and Carin is bright and flourishing! With our team growing, we are proud of our good ratio of law students and articling students. Check out our blog that highlights our students in terms of mentorship, exposure to our different files, and working alongside our lawyers.

A will, also known as a testament, is a document which expresses a person’s wishes as to how their property is to be distributed after their death. Check out our latest blog post which explores different types of wills that can be created.

Divorce is a life altering event that can be challenging to comprehend. There are many misconceptions and ideologies surrounding the reasons that lead people to end their marriages. Check out our blog where we outline some of the common causes of divorce around the world |

Eligibility for free legal aid is determined based on eligibility scales. Our blog post describes the calculation process that includes factoring in your income, assets and liquidity are all taken into account for calculation purposes.

We’ve moved! Check out our blog as we celebrate our new office to better serve our clients!

In an unfortunate case, a young Inuit woman endured 10 years of neglect in an unaccredited foster family that she was placed in. Check out our blog post where we highlight the key details

Recognizing a foreign judgment in Quebec has certain requirements and the process is complex. Check out our blog that highlights how these judgments can vary based on the jurisdiction in Quebec

A court order that has been rendered in family court can be modified under certain circumstances. Check out our blog post that highlights the legal requirements and necessary proceedings in order to successfully modify a court order in Quebec.

International child abduction can cause a lot of fear, stress, and uncertainty for the parents and the children involved. The Hague Convention is a multilateral international treaty that regulates the child’s return in the case of abduction. Check out our blog that explores the nature of the treaty

Pride month, and every month of the year, is the prime opportunity to be an ally to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Check out our blog post about being a better ally!

Kicking off pride month with a Jean Day at the office 🌈 Donating the proceeds to and the great work they do for LGBTQ2SI+ youth!