The “Lola versus Eric” Case in the Supreme Court on January 18

On January 18, judges of the Supreme Court of Canada will start hearing arguments from the Attorney General of Quebec and lawyers for Eric and Lola (not their real names) on the question of support payments for common-law couples. Since decisions of the Supreme Court are final, this is the last chance for lawyers for both sides to convince the highest court in the country of their point of view. After hearing the arguments, the Court will take time to analyze the case. It will take about six months to get a decision.