The information and forms listed in this section are for those filing for divorce in the Supreme Court General Division in Amherst, Antigonish, Bridgewater, Digby/Annapolis, Kentville, Pictou, Truro or Yarmouth ONLY.

You can also use the online version of the Divorce Kit

Forms are posted in interactive PDF format  and Word format , where available.

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It is always a good idea to speak with a lawyer if you are dealing with a divorce. Click here for information about legal support and advice options in Nova Scotia, including no- and low-cost services.

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For a checklist to ensure your divorce forms are in the right format and free of errors, click here.

There are 3 ways to start a divorce in Nova Scotia:

1. Petition for Divorce – this method is generally used if the divorce will likely be contested, you are unable or unwilling to contact your spouse to try to get an agreement, or your spouse will not agree to sign documents for the divorce. Petitions are filed in 2 'parts' as the other party has to be served with notice, and has an opportunity to contest the divorce

• For Step 1 documents: click here
   
• For Step 2 documents: click here

   

2. Joint Application for Divorce – spouses apply together for a divorce. Can only be filed if both spouses agree on all issues, including parenting, child support, spousal support, and property division. Can only be based on one year's separation, and documents can only be filed after the one year has run out.

• For Joint Application documents: click here

   

3. Application for Divorce by Written Agreement – only one spouse would apply for the divorce, but both spouses must sign documents agreeing to the divorce. Can only be filed if both spouses agree on all issues, including parenting, child support, spousal support, and property division. When based on one year’s separation, documents can only be filed after the one year separation period has run out.

• For Application for Divorce by Written Agreement documents: click here

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If you are using Google Chrome or Firefox as your browser, you may have trouble opening the PDF forms. Use Internet Explorer instead, or click here for help.
 

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AMHERST JUSTICE CENTRE 16 Church Street, 3rd floor Amherst, NS, B4H 3A6 Phone: (902) 667-2256 Fax: (902) 667-1108 ANTIGONISH JUSTICE CENTRE 11 James Street Antigonish, NS, B2G 1R6 Phone: (902) 863-3676 Fax: (902) 863-7479   BRIDGEWATER JUSTICE CENTRE 141 High Street Bridgewater, NS, B4V 1W2 Phone: (902) 543-4679 Fax: (902) 543-0678   DIGBY/ANNAPOLIS JUSTICE CENTRE 119 Queen Street P.O. Box 1089 Digby, NS, B0V 1A0 Phone: (902) 245-4567 Fax: (902) 245-6722 KENTVILLE JUSTICE CENTRE 87 Cornwallis Street Kentville, NS,  B4N 2E5 Phone: (902) 679-6070 Fax: (902) 679-6178

PICTOU JUSTICE CENTRE also serving New Glasgow PO Box 1750, 69 Water Street Pictou,  NS, B0K 1H0 Phone: (902) 485-7350 Fax: (902) 485-6737 (Supreme Court) TRURO JUSTICE CENTRE 540 Prince Street Truro, NS, B2N 1G1 Phone: (902) 893-4272 Fax: (902) 896-4333 TRURO SUPREME COURT 1 Church Street Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5 Phone: (902) 893-3953 Fax: (902) 893-6114 YARMOUTH JUSTICE CENTRE 164 Main Street Yarmouth, NS, B5A 1C2 Phone: (902) 742-0500 Fax: (902) 742-0678

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How do I use the interactive online forms?

These forms have bubble-help text that will guide you through the forms, and tell you what information is required from you. To find the bubble-text, hover your computer mouse over any coloured lines or check-boxes (these may be blue or yellow, depending on your computer) and the information applicable to that line or check-box should pop-up in a small square. These squares will not appear on your printed forms.

Complete these forms on the computer, typing in your information, and save them to your own computer or a memory stick when you’re finished. Print them off on plain, white, letter-sized (8.5” x 11”) paper. Do not double-side the pages. You must bring the printed copies of your forms into the appropriate court for filing – you cannot submit your forms online.

You will usually need to file several copies of each of your forms. Check with court staff as to how many copies they require you to file. If you photocopy your forms at the court, there may be a fee for this. Do not double-side your photocopies.

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