Manuals
This manual, geared towards lawyers, reviews amendments to the Divorce Act and highlights recent cases and how courts may be interpreting these changes.
Webinars
This webinar is geared towards legal professionals and provides information about recent case law on family violence and family law in the wake of amendments to the Divorce Act and Parenting and Support Act. The webinar provides a brief overview of recent family law amendments and explores how courts may be interpreting these changes.
Emergency Protection Order Presentation Template
This presentation template can be used to help structure notes and prepare to apply for an Emergency Protection Order (EPO) in Nova Scotia. To learn more about Emergency Protection Orders, click here.
Survey Report
We surveyed family law lawyers in Nova Scotia in order to understand how family violence cases are proceeding in family court. We asked them to tell us about their experience representing clients in urgent or emergency situations of family violence, specifically in family court, as well as applying for Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs) and peace bonds. View the results in the report below.
