Whether your wedding is a civil marriage or a religious marriage, COVID-19 will necessarily have an impact on your project. Some couples are cancelling or postponing their marriage. Others are changing their plans and reducing the number of guests for the celebration and postponing the party until later. There are various options to still celebrate a…
Couples occasionally ask us to make a single notarized will for both spouses. This may appear practical, since very often one spouse will designate the other in the event of predecease, and the division of property can be similar. Except that making a joint will is impossible. Here’s why. A joint will is prohibited by…
Finding a parking spot for a downtown appointment can seem overwhelming. Who hasn’t heard someone mention the lack of parking in Montreal? We are fortunate to be in a great location and to offer our customers and their companions several hundred parking spots. The offices of Mona Salehi Notary Inc. are easily accessible both by…
Many bride and groom are looking for a list of authorized civil marriage officiants in Quebec. A list of celebrants would indicate the types of celebrants, their name and region (s) of practice. The Registrar of Civil Status of Quebec manages the Register of Celebrants. Operation of the Register of officiants The Register of officiants…
In most cases, an amicable divorce is obtained more quickly than a contested divorce. This is one of the advantages of an amicable divorce. Once the conditions for an amicable divorce have been fulfilled and the divorce proceedings filed, it takes 3 to 6 months for the court to render a divorce judgement (in the…
Learn about the rules and tips for choosing a marriage witness in Quebec. Choosing a civil marriage witness means allowing a loved one to play a leading role on the day of your civil marriage. However, there are a few rules to follow so that a loved one can act as a witness. Rules to…
In recent years, Google-type online reviews have been more and more influencing the choices consumers/customers make when choosing professionals, particularly a civil marriage celebrant, photographer or caterer. Customers are able to share their experiences to allow web users to compare service providers or products. Reviews can also allow companies to serve their customers better. While…
A will is a legal document in which a person expresses their last wishes, including to designate the legal guardians of their minor children, distribution of their property and designation of a liquidator for the estate. There are different types of will and each type has its advantages and disadvantages. It is without a doubt…
To counter the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the government of Quebec has ordered all services and activities that are not a priority to be reduced to a minimum, starting Wednesday, March 25, until April 13, 2020. Legal services such as lawyers, bailiffs and notaries have been considered as priority services and appear on…
To celebrate your civil marriage, the celebrant notary will ask for several documents. These documents will allow her to make sure that you meet the conditions required to marry civilly. Documents required for a civil marriage Documents for the future spouses At the initial meeting with the civil marriage celebrant, each of the future spouses…