FAMILY LAW RESOURCES
Every day survivors of unhealthy home environments are faced with the impossible decision of staying in harm or being displaced from their Home. The Nova Scotia Gender Based Violence benefit, is an accessible benefit available to help you make the decision to choose a safe and secure environment. We are here to assist if you wish to apply for this benefit.
https://www.newstartcounselling.ca/
Website to counselling programs in Nova Scotia for families and partners who are prepared to make intergenerational change, and the brave choice to work towards ending unhealthy relationships.
justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/child-enfant/2017/look-rech.aspx
Link to child support calculator for the purpose of calculating Child Support in Canada. This tool does not constitute individual legal advice.https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/parent/ppt-ecppp/form/form.html
Link to Department of Justice’s Interactive Parenting Plan tool. This tool does not substitute individual legal advice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOaJ0SnukKA&list=PLyrkyjajTa3g4lfYX8uahxi2Iu9ogxYYh
A Video Series from the National Self-Represented Litigants Project East Chapter which guides you through using the Department of Justice’s Interactive Parenting Plan Tool.
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/children/consent-letter
Link to Government of Canada travel consents form. These forms are not legally required, but are recommended by Government of Canada and immigration authorities for individuals or parents travelling with Children without the other parent(s) present.
justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/cfl-mdf/index.html
A guide to the 2021 Divorce Act changes. As a trauma-informed law firm we are pleased to see the Act updated to better define, consider and encompass family violence.nsfamilylaw.ca
Website contains information on frequently asked questions and legal guides relating to all things family law in Nova Scotia, including: divorce, separation, child support etc.