--- title: "Family Lawyers in Montreal ✦ Goldwater Droit" description: "Montreal family lawyers for divorce, custody, support and property disputes across Quebec. Compare our lawyers and book a consultation." canonical_url: "https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/family-law" locale: en meta: "og:description": "Montreal family lawyers for divorce, custody, support and property disputes across Quebec. Compare our lawyers and book a consultation." "og:title": "Family Lawyers in Montreal" --- *Family Law Services* # Family Lawyers in Montreal, Serving Clients Across Quebec We don’t just resolve disputes; we help you regain clarity, stability, and control over your life. Our Montreal family lawyers advise and represent clients across Quebec in divorce, parenting, support, and property disputes. Whether you need to negotiate an agreement, respond to court proceedings, or address an urgent family situation, we help you identify your options and the next steps for your case. [Meet our lawyers and book a consultation](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team), or [tell us about your situation](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team#form) if you need help choosing a lawyer. *Our Family Law Services* ## We handle every stage and type of family conflict, from early-stage negotiations to post-judgment motions and appeals: [

Divorce & Separation

We represent clients in divorce and separation—whether married or in a de facto (common-law) union. We protect your interests across custody, support, and property disputes, from contested litigation to negotiated settlements.](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/divorce-separation) [

Child & Spousal Support

We secure fair, enforceable support arrangements. Our lawyers handle spousal support claims—compensatory, non-compensatory, unjust enrichment—and child support disputes including arrears, extraordinary expenses, enforcement, and retroactive claims under Quebec and Federal Guidelines.](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/child-spousal-support) [

Parenting, Custody & Access

We resolve parenting time and decision-making disputes—relocation, school choice, religious upbringing, travel conflicts—always grounded in the child's best interests. We handle psychosocial expertises, in loco parentis claims, custody assessments, and urgent Hague Convention abduction cases.](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/parenting-custody-access) [

Asset & Property Division

We protect your financial rights in family property division—family patrimony, marriage or cohabitation contracts, and matrimonial regimes. We address complex assets (business shares, pensions, real estate), marriage gifts, reimbursements, and structuring transactions to minimize tax exposure and financial risk.](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/asset-property-division) [

Marriage & Cohabitation Agreements

We resolve disputes over prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation contracts—challenging or enforcing their terms when relationships break down. We handle conflicts involving religious marriage contracts, including Ketubah and Mahr, as well as common-law partnership agreements, property opt-outs, and spousal support waivers.](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/marriage-cohabitation-agreements) [

Constitutional & Appellate Litigation

We handle appeals when courts misapply the law, ignore key evidence, or were affected by lack of full and frank financial disclosure, concealment of assets, or other appealable reasons. We also bring Charter challenges when legislation violates fundamental rights, violate constitutional separation of powers, or discriminate unjustly.](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/constitutional-appellate-litigation) [

International Child Custody & Hague Convention

When family law crosses borders, complexity multiplies. We handle Hague Convention child abduction cases, international custody relocations, foreign judgment recognition, cross-border asset division, and support enforcement worldwide. We coordinate with global legal networks and respond to emergencies around the clock.](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/international-child-custody) [

Religious Divorce & Faith-Based Marriage

Religious obligations don't disappear when relationships end. We handle Get refusal litigation, Mahr enforcement and defence, Catholic annulment coordination, and recognition of foreign religious marriage contracts under Quebec law—protecting your rights when faith and civil law intersect.](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/religious-divorce) ## Find the Right Family Law Service Start with the issue you need to resolve. Several areas of family law may overlap in the same case. - **Ending a relationship:** our [divorce and separation lawyers](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/divorce-separation) help with contested proceedings, negotiated agreements, and the practical questions that arise when a couple separates. - **Arrangements for your children:** explore our [parenting, custody, and access services](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/parenting-custody-access) for disputes about parenting schedules and decision-making. - **Financial support:** our [child and spousal support services](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/child-spousal-support) cover support claims, changes to existing arrangements, and enforcement. - **Your home, assets, or business:** our [property division services](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/asset-property-division) address financial disclosure, valuations, and contested division of assets. - **Planning before a dispute:** see our [marriage and cohabitation agreement services](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/services/marriage-cohabitation-agreements) to discuss an agreement suited to your relationship and finances. ## Why Choose Goldwater Droit - Experienced litigators with a strong record in Quebec Superior Court and Court of Appeal - Multilingual team with deep cultural and religious sensitivity - Proven results in high-conflict and complex family law disputes - Strategic, discreet representation tailored to your personal and financial goals ## Who We Represent Our clients include professionals, entrepreneurs, parents, and individuals facing urgent or high-stakes legal situations. - Victims of coercive control or financial abuse seeking protection - Parents facing custody, alienation, or relocation disputes - Professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals navigating divorce - Families with international ties or assets across borders - Clients pursuing or contesting post-judgment motions and appeals - Unmarried or same-sex couples clarifying financial and parenting rights ## Prepare for a Family Law Consultation Use your first meeting to explain what is happening, identify any deadlines, and discuss what you want to achieve. Bring the documents you already have: court papers, existing agreements or judgments, important correspondence, and financial records if support or property is in dispute. Our [consultation preparation guide](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/faqs/prepare-for-legal-consultation) explains what to gather. When [choosing a lawyer](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/faqs/choose-lawyer-for-consultation), consider their experience with your type of matter, availability, and the language you prefer. Ask about the hourly rate, the proposed scope of work, and the likely next steps so you can discuss costs in the context of your case. Our office is in Westmount, at Place Alexis Nihon above Atwater Metro. [Find our address and contact details](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/contact). If a court date or other deadline is approaching, mention it when you contact us. *Book with the right lawyer for your family matter* ## Meet the lawyers handling these family law matters Work with litigators who regularly handle divorce, parenting, support, property, and urgent family disputes across Quebec. [*Vanessa Annunzi*](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/vanessa-annunzi) Associate [Email](mailto:va@goldwaterdroit.com) [View Profile ](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/vanessa-annunzi) [**Book Now**](https://book.goldwaterdroit.com#book/service/36) [*Samuel Boivin*](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/samuel-boivin) Associate [Email](mailto:sb@goldwaterdroit.com) [View Profile ](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/samuel-boivin) [**Book Now**](https://book.goldwaterdroit.com/v2/#book/service/53) [*Daniella Cienfuegos*](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/daniella-cienfuegos) Associate [Email](mailto:dc@goldwaterdroit.com) [Download vCard](https://goldwaterdroit.com/_content-assets/profiles/daniella-cienfuegos/attachments/daniella-cienfuegos.vcf) [View Profile ](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/daniella-cienfuegos) [**Book Now**](https://book.goldwaterdroit.com/v2/#book/service/34) [*Lukas G.-Dragon*](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/lukas-g-dragon) Associate [Email](mailto:lgd@goldwaterdroit.com) [View Profile ](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/lukas-g-dragon) [**Book Now**](https://book.goldwaterdroit.com/v2/#book/service/50) [*Farah Ghilane*](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/farah-ghilane) Associate [Email](mailto:fg@goldwaterdroit.com) [View Profile ](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/farah-ghilane) [**Book Now**](https://book.goldwaterdroit.com#book/service/32) [*Anne-France Goldwater*](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/anne-france-goldwater) Founding Partner [Email](mailto:afg@goldwaterdroit.com) [Download vCard](https://goldwaterdroit.com/_content-assets/profiles/anne-france-goldwater/attachments/me-anne-france-goldwater.vcf) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-france-goldwater-a66a8411/) [View Profile ](https://goldwaterdroit.com/en/our-team/anne-france-goldwater) [**Book Now**](https://book.goldwaterdroit.com/v2/#book/service/1) [*Alexandre 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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. ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/sitemap.md) for all pages.