Homeowners & Working Families
Ensuring fair division of the family residence, retirement savings, RRSPs, and everyday assets that matter most.
Our Services
Asset & Property Division Lawyers in Montreal
We protect your financial interests during divorce and separation under Quebec's unique property laws. From family homes to business holdings, we combine strategic litigation experience with practical solutions that reflect your real-world priorities.
You built this together. We'll help protect your share.
Who We Represent
Entrepreneurs & Professionals
Protecting business interests, professional practices, and complex investment portfolios during separation.
Spouses Facing Unfair Allegations
Those challenging asset valuations or seeking unequal division when one partner made disproportionate contributions.
High-Net-Worth Spouses
Navigating disputes involving trusts, corporations, international assets, or hidden property.
Anyone Suspecting Hidden Assets
Clients who believe their spouse is hiding, transferring, or depleting marital property and need immediate court intervention.
Spouses Anticipating Litigation
Those who expect their partner to pursue aggressive legal action and need to prepare—whether that means gathering documentation, understanding exposure, or building a proactive strategy before proceedings begin.
Legal Context in Quebec
Asset and property division in Quebec is governed primarily by the Civil Code of Quebec, which establishes the rules for family patrimony, matrimonial regimes, and compensatory allowances. These legal structures determine how assets and debts are classified, valued, and divided upon divorce or separation.
For married couples, the family patrimony includes core assets like the family residence, vehicles, furniture, and pension plans, and must be equally divided unless an exception applies. In addition, the applicable matrimonial regime—either the partnership of acquests (default) or separation as to property—governs how other assets are treated.
Courts can also award compensatory allowances when one spouse contributed to the other's wealth or career. In high-value or contentious cases, courts can order extraordinary measures such as seizure of assets, injunctions, or third-party disclosure orders to ensure a fair resolution.
Our Services
Family Property Division
- Family patrimony disputes
- Matrimonial regime analysis
- Pension division (RREGOP, RRSPs)
- Shared vs. private property
- Compensatory allowance claims
Complex Asset Disputes
- Business valuations
- Professional practice appraisals
- Trust and corporate interests
- International and offshore assets
- Expert witness coordination
Emergency Asset Protection
- Emergency injunctions and asset freezes
- Asset seizure and preservation orders
- Third-party disclosure (Norwich orders)
- Evidence preservation (Anton Piller orders)
Our Experience
Billions divided
through litigation and negotiated settlements.
15+ jurisdictions
where we have seized and recovered assets.
100+ concealment schemes uncovered
from offshore accounts to nominee holdings.
$2M compensatory allowance
one of the largest awards in Quebec.
24-48 hour response
for emergency freeze orders.
Complex asset tracing
for offshore structures, trusts, and corporate holdings.
Our Approach
First 48 Hours: Protect Your Rights
Time is critical in high-stakes divorces. We immediately assess vulnerabilities in your financial position. Do we need urgent court orders to preserve marital assets? Should we seek protective measures to prevent unauthorized transfers? We move quickly and lawfully because assets at risk today need legal protection tomorrow.
Multi-Jurisdiction Excellence
Assets in Toronto, Miami, or Geneva each present unique challenges. We map your complete asset landscape and coordinate with trusted local counsel to ensure proper valuation and division, whether dealing with international real estate, foreign accounts, or cross-border business interests. Our network ensures nothing is overlooked, regardless of jurisdiction.
Strategic Decision Making
Not every issue requires litigation. We analyze which matters are truly worth pursuing and whether negotiation, mediation, or court intervention serves your interests best. Some cases benefit from judicial oversight. Others resolve more favorably through skilled negotiation. We provide honest counsel about your options, costs, and likely outcomes at every stage.
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Areas served
We represent clients across Greater Montreal and throughout Quebec.
Our service area includes Westmount, Côte-des-Neiges, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG), Outremont, Plateau, Downtown Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Brossard, LaSalle, Verdun, Pointe-Claire, Dorval, Kirkland, Beaconsfield, Vaudreuil, Saint-Laurent, Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Saint-Léonard, Rosemont, and Villeray.
We also appear regularly in courthouses across Quebec, including Montreal, Saint-Jérôme, Terrebonne, Valleyfield, Joliette, Granby, Saint-Hyacinthe, Sherbrooke, Drummondville, Trois-Rivières, Gatineau, and Quebec City.