Representing yourself
These pages give information about resources for representing yourself in Nova Scotia. The resources provide general legal information. They do not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice about a specific legal problem consult a lawyer.
Guide
How to Represent Yourself in Court: From Start to Finish
When faced with conflict you have choices.
Our guide, How to Represent Yourself In Court: From Start to Finish, walks you through the steps.
It includes a a selection of short videos to help you with starting a claim and preparing a defense, knowing what evidence to gather and present, tips for being as prepared as possible, and what to do after you receive a judgement.
Other Resources
Doing Legal Research
Research guides: Where to find case law (court decisions), law libraries, online resources
Going to Court without a Lawyer
Guides to going to court: How to prepare, what to expect, getting help
Working Things Out
Information about trying to work things out without going to court: Negotiation, settlement, mediation, collaborative family law