Montréal, Québec
Divorce in Montreal
Quebec Civil Code Guide
Montreal's Cour supérieure handles divorces under Quebec's Civil Code. Bilingual services are available, and the family patrimony rules ensure equal division of key assets.
4.3M
Metro Population
7,000+
Annual Family Cases
1
Superior Court
$302
Filing Fee
Montreal Area Courts / Tribunaux de la région de Montréal
Palais de Justice de Montréal
Cour supérieure du Québec
1 Notre-Dame St E, Montreal, QC H2Y 1B6
514-393-2721
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Main Montreal family court - bilingual services
Palais de Justice de Laval
Cour supérieure du Québec
2800 Saint-Martin Blvd W, Laval, QC H7T 2S9
450-686-5460
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Laval and North Shore location
Palais de Justice de Longueuil
Cour supérieure du Québec
1111 Jacques-Cartier Blvd E, Longueuil, QC J4M 2J6
450-928-7600
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
South Shore location
Montreal divorces follow Quebec's unique Civil Code system. The family patrimony (patrimoine familial) ensures equal division of residences, vehicles, pensions, and RRSPs regardless of whose name they're in.
Montreal Filing Costs
Estimated costs for Montreal divorce:
- Superior Court filing: $302
- Divorce on application: $302
- Contested proceedings: Varies
- Mediation: First 5 hours free
Fee exemptions available through Legal Aid
Montreal Services
Family justice services:
- Family mediation (5 hours free with children)
- Parenting information sessions
- Legal aid clinics (CLSCs)
- Settlement conferences
- Bilingual court services
Montreal Legal Resources / Ressources juridiques
Service de médiation familiale
Free family mediation services (French/English)
514-393-2747
Commission des services juridiques
Legal aid services / Aide juridique
514-873-3562
Barreau du Québec
Lawyer referral service
1-866-954-3528
Éducaloi
Free legal information (French)
educaloi.qc.ca
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