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The purpose of this section is to provide you with general information about our services by answering some frequently asked questions. You will also find direct links to specific websites, laws and regulations relevant to our areas of expertise.
Answers to some questions you might have about our services
At Jurinovo, we charge a fixed rate of $250 + taxes for an initial consultation of approximately one hour. To schedule a consultation, you can contact us.
In order to make the first meeting effective, we recommend that you prepare your legal questions for the lawyer in advance. If you know you have received proceedings in court, it is best to send a scanned copy by email to info@jurinovo.com before the appointment.
The lawyer asks you to explain the reasons for seeking legal advice. You will outline the facts surrounding your personal and family situation. The lawyer will ask you questions to properly assess the circumstances and facts of your case. The lawyer explores with you the best options for your case and advises you on the steps and procedures to undertake, if any. The lawyer will assess your situation from a legal perspective and provide you with useful information about the rights and obligations that apply to you.
During the first appointment, it is not necessary to bring documents with you. However, in certain cases it can help the lawyer begin working more quickly.
In immigration, we suggest that you prepare in advance the following documents: Passport, copies of study or work permits already obtained, copies of CAQ, CSQ, resume, proof of employment or internships, diplomas received here or in your country.
In family matters, we suggest that you prepare in advance the following documents: Birth certificates (adults and children), marriage certificate, proceedings received, previous judgments, previous agreements, last three pay stubs, notice of assessment and tax returns for the previous year.
We can assist you in all your legal proceedings at the Superior Court (family matters) or Court of Quebec (Youth Division) without representing you formally. If you wish to represent yourself in Court but have questions or wish to consult a lawyer, we can accompany you for specific mandates, for example:
Family mediation is effective when the parties are open to communicating respectfully. It is best to discuss certain issues with your ex-spouse in advance, including verifying the openness of both persons to the mediation process. Some people prepare in advance a list of topics that they have already agreed upon and that should be reflected in the separation agreement. Other people come to mediation without ever having discussed the matters to negotiate. Whether you are in one case or the other, we encourage you to validate the interests of each spouse before the first meeting and to agree on the principle that you will discuss in an open and respectful manner.
All issues related to separation can be addressed during mediation: how will parental time and parental decision-making will be shared, where each spouse will live, who will pay child or spousal support and how much, how the property will be divided, etc. If you are unable to reach an agreement on each issue arising from the separation, it is also possible to reach a partial agreement after the mediation process.
During your first family meditation session, the mediator will explain the whole process and tell you what documents need to be provided. Generally, you should bring the following to your first mediation meeting: birth certificates for parents and children, marriage certificate, last three pay statements, notice of assessment and tax return for the previous year.
The mediator may also ask you for other documents to understand the financial situation of each party, including the following documents: bank statements on the date of separation, mortgage statements of the family home, RRSP statements, list of property and debts as of the date of separation and financial statements and tax returns of the companies owned by the spouses.
At JURINOVO, our mediators offer free mediation services, subsidized by the Government in the following cases:
In addition to subsidized hours, the hourly rate set by the Government of $110 will be charged.
The immigration lawyer charges flat-rate fees agreed in advance. All immigration files involve flat-rate rates that are payable according to a payment schedule.
For example, the following lawyers’ fees* apply:
Declaration of interest in ARRIMA: $500;
Canadian permanent residence: $5000-7,500;
Permanent residence under the Quebec Experience Program: $3,500-$4,500;
Sponsorship: $4,000-$5,000;
Work permit with LMIA: $4,000-5,000;
Open work permit: $2,000-2,500;
Study permit with CAQ: $2,500-$3,500;
Study permit without CAQ: $2,000 – $2,500;
Visitor’s visa: $1,500-$2,000;
Canadian citizenship: $2,500-$3,000;
Some flat-rate rates may be increased depending on the complexity of your file, the number of people in your application or any other particularity requiring multiple interventions in your file.
The Government processing fees are excluded from these estimations.
*Government processing fees are your responsibility and are excluded from legal fees. Government processing fees may be changed at any time by the government. You can find the list of processing fees on the government website.
The processing times for your study permit application may vary depending on the circumstances and especially the country from which you are applying. The government provides you with an estimate of the delays on its website.
The family lawyer charges an hourly rate of between $150 and $250 per hour. We adopt flexible hourly rates, adapted to your situation. If you qualify with a maximum annual income, you may be eligible for a preferential hourly rate*.
A divorce procedure involves several steps and it is sometimes difficult to estimate the exact amount of time for each proceeding. During the first legal consultation, the lawyer in charge of your case will be able to provide you with an estimate of the first steps in your family file based on the number of hours required.
*Contact a member of our team to assess your family situation and determine if you qualify for the preferential hourly rate.
The divorce procedure can take a few weeks, months or years. It depends largely on the number of issues the court has to decide and the possibility of the matter being settled outside the court. A divorce judgment is obtained quickly when the parties settle all the consequences of their separation amicably, either through negotiation, mediation or at settlement conferences.
We can assist you in all your legal proceedings at the Superior Court (family matters) or Court of Quebec (Youth Division) without representing you formally. If you wish to represent yourself in Court but have questions or wish to consult a lawyer, we can accompany you for specific mandates, for example:
You can contact us to schedule a legal consultation which does not require any engagement from you. If you choose to change lawyers, we can send a substitution to your previous attorney and appear on your behalf in Court.
To further your knowledge of Canadian immigration, consult the following laws, regulations and Web sites.
To further your knowledge of family law, consult the following laws, regulations and websites.
The following resources contain general legal information that touches on several areas of law.
The content of our website is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute a legal opinion. To obtain a legal opinion about your personal situation, please contact us and schedule a consultation with a lawyer.
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