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Divorce Act

A starting point for reviewing federal divorce legislation and finding Nova Scotia family-law and court resources.

A starting point for reviewing federal divorce legislation and finding Nova Scotia family-law and court resources.

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Questions to investigate

Which legislation governs a divorce issue?

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Where can I find Nova Scotia family-court information?

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