Welcome to Legal Info Nova Scotia

Welcome to our website. Here you will find easy to understand legal information to help you deal with everyday legal problems.   You are also in the right place for referrals to legal help resources in Nova Scotia, including finding a lawyer or mediator.  If you can't find what you are…

Proposed changes to federal family law

Canada's federal government recently announced a proposed new law to change Canada’s federal family laws related to divorce, separation, and parenting, including the Divorce Act. The Divorce Act applies to married couples who are divorcing. Nova Scotia's Parenting and Support Act applies to unmarried or common-law couples, and married couples…