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I propose that we include this point in our negotiations or mediation.<\/p>\n<p>[Closing],<\/p>\n<p>[Signature]<br \/>[First and last name]<\/p>\n<h2>Drafting notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Upon divorce, nullity, separation from bed and board or death, the court may order a spouse to pay a compensatory allowance to the other who contributed, in property or services, to the enrichment of their patrimony (art. 427 C.C.Q.).<\/li>\n<li>The claimant must prove the contribution, the enrichment, the impoverishment and the causal link; collaboration in an enterprise is expressly covered.<\/li>\n<li>De facto spouses are not entitled to it, but may claim unjust enrichment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Your first and last name][Address][Phone \/ email] [City], [date] [Spouse&#8217;s first and last name][Address] Re: Compensatory allowance [First name \/ Sir or Madam], During our [marriage \/ civil union] from [date] to [date], I contributed, in property or services, to 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