In Quebec, it is possible to have an amicable divorce or a contested divorce (with lawyers before the Court).
The process of a divorce in court is longer and more complex than the process of an amicable divorce.
There are 6 steps for a divorce in court which are summarized in the table below.
| Step number | Stage name | Stage summary |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Application initiating proceedings Used to initiate divorce proceedings and to indicate what the spouses want. | Used to initiate divorce proceedings and to indicate what the spouses want. |
| 2nd step | The presentation of requests | Used to submit a safeguard request or a request for interim measures. |
| Stage 3 | The instance protocol documents will be required. | Used to allow spouses to get to trial. Indicates whether expert reports, examinations or specific documents will be required. |
| Step 4 | Hearing on provisional measures | The judge hears the spouses on the requests for interim measures. This step can take place several months after the submission of requests. |
| Step 5 | The registration request | Get a trial date |
| Step 6 | The trial | It takes place over a few hours or a few days. The divorce decree is issued several months after the trial. |
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