Joint divorce

Who can file a joint application for divorce?

A joint application for divorce, also called a “Joint Application for Divorce on a Draft Agreement” is intended for married couples who:

want to start divorce proceedings together,
agree on all the consequences of their divorce.

JuridiQC has a free and simple tool to guide you through the legal process!

JuridiQC helps spouses who don’t have children together and want to prepare their joint legal proceedings for divorce by themselves. Our Joint Divorce Help Tool guides you through the entire process as you prepare the main documents, file them at the courthouse, and follow up on your file.

How does JuridiQC’s Joint Divorce Help Tool work?

After creating an online account, you’ll need to complete a questionnaire. The answers you provide will be used to prepare the main documents required to ask the court for a divorce judgment. They are:

Your application for divorce, i.e., the legal document in which you ask the court to end your marriage,
Your draft agreement, i.e., the document detailing your agreements,
Your affidavits, i.e., your written statements.

Once the questionnaire has been completed, you’ll need to download and review these documents and modify them as needed.

Depending on your situation, you may have to submit other supporting documents and exhibits to the court. JuridiQC's Joint Divorce Help Tool help tool will prepare a personalized list of additional documents for you to include in your file, if required.

Once your documents are ready, JuridiQC's Joint Divorce Help Tool will provide you with useful information on how to submit your file at the courthouse and check its status.

Important

JuridiQC's Joint Divorce Help Tool does not replace a lawyer or notary. We do not give legal advice or opinions. To obtain a legal opinion or legal advice on your personal situation, you can consult a lawyer or a notary at any time.

It is also your responsibility to ensure that your documents are complete and compliant with the law. If in doubt, consult a lawyer or a notary.

What steps need to be taken before you begin?

Before starting your joint application for divorce using JuridiQC’s Joint Divorce Help Tool, make sure:

You’re fully aware of your rights and obligations with respect to your divorce. We recommend that you talk to a lawyer or a notary, or that you go to a Community Justice Centre for help.
You and your ex agree on all aspects of your divorce, including:

spousal support and the terms of payment, if applicable,
partition of the property in the family patrimony,
partition of the property subject to the rules of your matrimonial regime,
any other financial arrangements between you.

Make sure you have finalized your agreement before you use our online tool. To help you identify all the points that require an agreement or to help you make a decision, you can use the services of a mediator, who will provide you with a summary of your agreements. The Ministère de la Justice provides free family mediation hours.

How much does a joint application for divorce cost?

JuridiQC's Joint Divorce Help Tool is free. However, you’ll have to pay a fee of $125 to open your joint divorce file at the court. This amount includes registration in the Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings.

You’ll need to pay this fee in full when you file your documents.

Do you have a low income or are you on social assistance?

You might be eligible for legal aid and not have to pay this fee. A lawyer may also be able to handle your divorce proceedings for you, free of cost.

To find out if you’re eligible: Am I financially eligible? (Commission des services juridiques)

In addition, if either of you is receiving last-resort financial assistance, you must inform your Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MTESS) officer of your divorce proceedings.