Divorcing in the canton of Neuchâtel
In Neuchâtel, divorce is handled by the Tribunal régional (regional court) where one of the spouses lives.
- Courts
- Littoral et Val-de-Travers (Neuchâtel, Boudry); Montagnes et Val-de-Ruz (La Chaux-de-Fonds)
- Fees, full agreement
- 1.3% of income and 1.3‰ of assets, minimum CHF 400, maximum CHF 2,000
- Fees, contested
- From CHF 600, depending on income and assets
- Advice
- Bar Association sessions: CHF 30 for 15 minutes, booking required
- Foreign divorces
- Civil registry supervisory authority (SCPO), Tivoli 28
In practice in Neuchâtel
Legal aid is requested from the court dealing with the case, using the official form.
Sources: LTFrais, OAN.