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This website offers information relating to the law, processes, and services that make up family law in Nova Scotia. The website will help you understand your family law issue and provide the tools to navigate the options available to help solve your problem.

Nova Scotia Legal Aid has many free legal services to help adults and youth facing a range of legal issues. We may be able to help if you have problems with criminal law, family law and many areas of social justice and civil law such as CPP, Employment Insurance or Income Assistance.

The Children's Lawyer is located in Legal Aid, and represents children involved with Child and Family services, as well as those who are involved in custody and access court cases.

Published by the Government of the Northwest Territories in 2021, this comprehensive guide helps you understand family law legal processes, including a glossary of terms.

The Legal Aid Commission offers a free outreach program to individuals to provide limited, confidential legal information or advice. The Outreach lawyer's role is only to provide advice and they cannot represent people in court.

The legal aid program provides confidential legal services, advice, and representation by a lawyer for residents of the Northwest Territories who would be unable to afford these services.

Amal provides a variety of resources tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and communities. Through their website you can find resources for education, family engagement, behavioral health support, out-of-home care, family-based care, adult services, connecting parent group, and more.