Renée Fougère

With over a decade of experience in family law, Renée Fougère provides trusted, compassionate legal guidance. In addition to her family law practice, Renée offers meaningful insight In the area of wills and estates.

Renée's approach to the law is shaped not only by her professional background but also by her personal journey. As a single mother of two teenage boys, she was inspired to pursue law after navigating a difficult separation and the complexities of the family legal system herself. She is deeply committed to supporting clients through these experiences with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

After the tragic loss of her oldest son, leaving behind two young children, she gained a profound understanding of the challenges families encounter when coping with loss and administering an estate. This personal experience allows her to guide clients through estate matters with sensitivity and care during some of lite's most difficult moments.

Renée is committed to providing quality legal services, working as efficiently as possible while never compromising advocacy. Her goal is to advocate fiercely when necessary, while striving to resolve matters amicably whenever possible, so that families can move forward, heal, and rebuild their leaves with the least damage possible.

Clients appreciate her honesty and practical advice. She is known for speaking truthfully while maintaining a careful balance between strong advocacy and a cost-conscious legal strategy. Renée strives to empower clients to become more resilient through separation or the administration of a loved one's assets.
Renée is passionate about public legal education and believes strongly in leaving the world a better place. Renée currently manages and facilitates the Parenting After Separation Workshop under contract with the Government of the Northwest Territories. She also delivers Wills and Estates workshops funded by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

Renée is bilingual and earned her Juris Doctor in French from the Université de Moncton in New Brunswick.


We love working in the Northwest Territories—its people, its communities, and the meaningful legal work that comes with serving the North.
Established in 2013, Renée Fougère Law specializes in family law and provides legal services to clients across the Northwest Territories. Our mission is simple: to provide cost-efficient advocacy characterized by integrity and fairness with a straight-torward approach. We understand that every legal situation is unique, and we are committed to offering personalized solutions that meet our specific needs.
We pride ourselves on our proven track record of handling a variety of legal issues, and we're equipped to support you throughout every stage of your case. Whether you're facing a family dispute or need guidance on estate planning, we provide thoughtful, results-driven advice that you can trust.

Core Services

At Renée Fougère Law, we specialize in a broad range of legal areas to help you navigate life's most important matters.

Family Law

Divorce, separation, child and spousal support, custody, mediation, and adoption
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Wills & Estate Planning

Administration of estates, letters of probate, letters of administration, wills, personal directives, and powers of attorney.
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3505 McDonald Drive, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2H2
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Renée Fougère Law is devoted to guiding clients through all aspects of family law.
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