Divorcing in the canton of Fribourg
In Fribourg, divorce is handled by the president of the tribunal d'arrondissement (district court) where one of the spouses lives.
- Courts
- Sarine (Granges-Paccot), Gruyère (Bulle), Lac (Murten), Glâne (Romont), Broye (Estavayer), Veveyse (Châtel-St-Denis), Sense (Tafers)
- Filing
- Cantonal joint application form
- Fees
- Set by the court under the justice regulations
- Advice
- Free volunteer legal advice service; Bar Association sessions CHF 30 for 20 minutes
- Apostille
- Chancellerie d'État (State Chancellery)
In practice in Fribourg
Legal aid can also cover mediation. Foreign divorces are examined by the civil registry supervisory authority (SENa).
Sources: fr.ch, divorce procedures, fr.ch, courts.