Family Law & Divorce Lawyers in Quebec

Family law in Quebec runs on the Code civil du Quebec, and it differs from the rest of Canada in ways that catch people off guard. The family patrimony (patrimoine familial) rules divide certain assets between married spouses regardless of whose name is on the title. And until recently, common-law partners in Quebec had no automatic right to spousal support or property division at all, no matter how long they lived together, which makes getting accurate advice about your specific situation more important here than almost anywhere else in the country.

Quebec also pushes harder toward mediation than most provinces: eligible parents can access several free mediation sessions before litigating. Many of the firms below offer mediation alongside litigation, and their reviews are usually a good indication of which approach a given lawyer leans toward.