Étude Légale Fortier

Me Fortier takes her accreditation as a family mediator very much to heart.

Me Fortier adheres to the thinking that the law should tend towards alternative modes of conflict resolution, as illustrated by the reform of the Code of Civil Procedure of Quebec, and encourage these methods. That's why she takes her accreditation as a family mediator very much to heart.

Whether they are in the process of separating or already separated, she offers couples with children the possibility of settling their differences by benefiting from government-subsidized mediation sessions.

Private mediation for couples who are not eligible for government-subsidized sessions.

Me Fortier also practices private mediation for couples who are not eligible for government-subsidized sessions or for those who have exhausted their number of subsidized sessions.

This process allows for some introspection, and will also help you weigh the pros and cons of your situation. Throughout the mediation process, Me Fortier will guide you in order to obtain an agreement in accordance with the wishes of each and respecting the rights of both parties.

This way, the solution belongs to the ex-spouses, since they choose it themselves. If they decide to go to court, the solution will be decided by a judge who, despite having the best intentions in the world, is a person who does not know the parties, their children, their values or their way of life.

Me Fortier always favours mediation when the situation allows it.

This process of discussing, negotiating and searching for joint solutions respects the interests and needs of both parents, while keeping the best interests of the children as the primary goal.

Me Fortier always favours mediation when the situation allows it. Not only does it ensure that the solution originates from her clients, but it can save them years of litigation, complex and expensive legal issues, anxiety, restless nights, stressful court testimonies and more.

Drafting and certification of an agreement

If you already have a mediator's report and want to draft an agreement to have it certified by a court, Me Fortier will be happy to do it for you.

If you and your ex-spouse want to each have your own lawyer, you should know that you can still resolve your situation through an agreement.

If only you or your ex-spouse want to have a lawyer, you can also resolve your situation with an agreement.

In each of these cases, Me Fortier will accompany you through the process.

Joint request

Me Fortier can represent you both!

Whether you are married or not, if you and your ex-spouse know that you will be able to get along, or if you have already agreed on how to resolve your situation, you can then proceed with a joint application.

Nowadays, and generally for the sake of saving money, the parties sometimes decide to represent themselves in court and venture to write their own legal documents. However, they usually do so without knowing their rights and the procedures in which they're entangling themselves. They are thus unable to assess the consequences of what they are undertaking, and which will bind them legally. This is why it's important to consult a professional. In order to avoid any hassle, potential conflicts, errors or shortcomings with the documents, you can count on Me Fortier.

As part of a joint application, such as a divorce, a change in the custody of your children or the cancellation of the child's pension, Me Fortier will be representing you both. As a result, you will apply together as co-plaintiffs and you will be jointly represented in court.

During the necessary meetings, Me Fortier will make sure you are aware of your respective rights and obligations and will ensure that your wishes comply with the law. She may also suggest options that are aligned with your wishes but that you may not have considered.

Following these meetings, Me Fortier will draft your agreement and submit it for homologation by the court.

This approach, just like mediation, allows the parties to maintain control of their situation and decide on the solution themselves, while avoiding years of litigation, complex and expensive court proceedings, anxiety and restless nights, stressful testimonies in court, etc.