Divorcing in the Bernese Jura and Biel
In the French-speaking part of the canton of Bern, divorce is handled by the Tribunal régional Jura bernois-Seeland (regional court), in Biel/Bienne.
- Court
- Tribunal régional Jura bernois-Seeland, rue de l'Hôpital 14, Biel/Bienne
- Fees, joint application
- CHF 600 to 3,000 depending on the couple's net monthly income
- Fees, contested
- CHF 1,200 to 10,000
- Language
- French or German depending on where you live
In practice in the canton of Bern
Moutier has been part of the canton of Jura since 1 January 2026: check which court is competent if you live there.
Source: Civil courts of the canton of Bern, guidelines on court fees.