In Quebec as in Canada, divorce is governed by the federal divorce law. This law recognizes two types of divorce: amicable divorce (when the spouses agree on separation) and disputed divorce (each spouse takes a lawyer to defend themselves).

Depending on the type of divorce, the price of a divorce will vary enormously.

The price of an amicable divorce

The average price for an amicable divorce ranges from $ 1,400 to $ 1,600 for attorneys or notaries, according to the latest data from Canadian Lawyer magazine.

You must add court fees that the lawyer or notary will charge you but which they will pass on to third parties as for filing an originating application ($ 335) to which are added the costs of the joint request ($ 112) , bailiff fees, etc.

Other costs could be added, such as expert fees depending on the complexity of the situations and the assets.

The price of a disputed divorce

The average price of a disputed divorce ranges from $ 7,500 to $ 12,500 for lawyer’s fees, according to the latest data from Canadian Lawyer magazine.

In a contested divorce, the more points of opposition between the spouses, the longer and more costly the divorce will be.

For example, a two-day trial can cost up to $ 16,000 and a 5-day trial can cost up to $ 32,000.

You will also have to add court fees and expert fees if necessary, as with an amicable divorce.

Reduce the cost of a divorce

Conciliation and collaboration of the spouses, when possible, can significantly reduce the cost of a divorce.

Having a notarized marriage contract which will indicate the division of property in the event of divorce can also allow you to lower the price of your divorce because the procedures for sharing the property acquired before and during the marriage will already be agreed between the spouses.

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