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//Jocelyne Olivier, Pour preserver la solidarité familiale// Olivier explains the Barreau’s juridical and social reasons for supporting art.585 CCQ, regarding grandparents’ obligations of support towards their grandchildren.
 * Grandparents’ support obligation dates back to ancient Rome and is based on the idea of family solidarity
 * Increases in family break-ups, women in the workplace and the needs of young couples mean that grandparents are increasingly relied upon.
 * Generally, grandparents give generously of their time, money and care, and parents willingly accept. Thus, it is not necessary to codify the relationship. However, sometimes conflicts arise, ex. a parent refuses access. The codal provision is meant to deal with this.
 * The codal provision is also designed to compel grandparents to provide minimal and temporary financial support in exceptional circumstances.
 * The provision is not meant to burden grandparents or replace a parent’s obligation to his/her child.
 * The provision reflects our societies values