{"id":12477,"date":"2025-02-13T15:14:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T15:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wmr-law.ca\/?p=12477"},"modified":"2025-02-20T20:21:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T20:21:33","slug":"exclusive-custody-and-parental-rights-in-quebec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wmr-law.ca\/en\/exclusive-custody-and-parental-rights-in-quebec\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive Custody and Parental Rights in Quebec"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does exclusive custody mean losing your rights as a parent? Many parents misunderstand the difference between exclusive custody and parental authority. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n

Parental Authority: A Right Shared by Both Parents<\/span><\/h2>\n

Under <\/span>Article 600 of the <\/span>Civil Code of Quebec<\/span><\/i><\/a>, both parents retain parental authority over their children, regardless of custody arrangements. This means they have equal rights to make decisions about their child\u2019s education, religion, health, and place of residence until the child reaches adulthood.<\/span><\/p>\n

The only way a parent can lose these rights is through a <\/span>court ruling that removes parental authority<\/span><\/i>, which is rare and usually applies to cases of abuse, neglect, or serious endangerment (Article 606).<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does Exclusive Custody Really Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Exclusive custody simply means that the child spends more than <\/span>60% of the time<\/b> with one parent but it <\/span>does not<\/b> remove the other parent\u2019s rights or decision-making power.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many believe that exclusive custody completely excludes one parent, but in reality, both parents can still be involved in their child\u2019s life. The primary impact of custody arrangements usually relates to <\/span>child support payments<\/b>, which vary based on time spent with the child and the parent\u2019s incomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n