NEW BRUNSWICK
Divorce in New Brunswick
Marital Property Act | Bilingual Services | Atlantic Province Family Law
820K
Population
1,500+
Divorces/Year
$200
Filing Fee
Yes
Bilingual
As Canada's only officially bilingual province, New Brunswick offers family court services in both English and French. The Marital Property Act governs equal division of marital assets.
New Brunswick Family Law Rules
| Feature | New Brunswick Rule | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Property Division | Marital Property Act | Equal division of marital property acquired during marriage |
| Marital Home | Equal Division | Family home divided equally regardless of ownership |
| Language | Bilingual Province | Court proceedings available in English or French |
| Child Support | Federal Guidelines | New Brunswick uses federal tables with NB provincial tax rates |
Marital Property
Divided Equally:
- Property acquired during marriage
- Marital home (regardless of title)
- Pensions earned during marriage
Generally Exempt:
- Pre-marriage property
- Gifts and inheritances
- Personal injury awards
New Brunswick Child Support
Federal Guidelines with NB tables:
- New Brunswick-specific tax calculations
- Section 7 expenses shared proportionally
- Bilingual court services available
- Support Enforcement Services
New Brunswick Court Locations
Fredericton
Court of King's Bench - Fredericton
427 Queen St
Saint John
Court of King's Bench - Saint John
110 Charlotte St
Moncton
Court of King's Bench - Moncton
770 Main St
Edmundston
Provincial Court - Edmundston
121 Church St
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