Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

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Family Division
Family Division
Currency date
July 11, 2021
Jurisdiction
Nova Scotia
E-filing requirement level
Optional
Explanatory web page
https://courts.ns.ca/Supreme_Court_Family/NSSCFD_home.htmhttps://courts.ns.ca/Supreme_Court_Family/NSSCFD_home.htm
Last amended
April 23, 2021
Rule Basis (citation)

Unavailable

Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted

All

Acceptable format(s)

Unavailable

Acceptable formats - additional info

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Electronic signatures accepted?
Unavailable
Signatures - additional info

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Submission method

Email

Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit

Unavailable

Submission instructions

---

Paper copies required?
No
Paper copies - additional info

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Additional information

See New Fees for court services relating to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) will continue to accept delivery of documents by both email and paper, unless on a case specific basis the presiding judge orders otherwise. However, lawyers are reminded of the need to deliver all documents requiring the payment of filing fees in paper form with the necessary filing fee.

The feasibility of continuing to accept delivery of documents by email will be reassessed on an ongoing basis.

The Supreme Court (Family Division) does not have an electronic filing system. In many cases, authentication of filings by a variety of means, as determined by the presiding judge, will be required.

EMAIL ADDRESSES AND FAX NUMBERS FOR THE COURTS

General Division
General Division
Currency date
July 11, 2021
Jurisdiction
Nova Scotia
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://courts.ns.ca/Supreme_Court/NSSC_home.htmhttps://courts.ns.ca/Supreme_Court/NSSC_home.htm
Last amended
May 13, 2021
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Yes
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

Effective Monday, May 17, 2021, the Supreme Court (General Division) will return to its normal processes for filing court documents related to both urgent and non-urgent matters. That means the Supreme Court (General Division) will no longer accept electronic filings; counsel and parties will be expected to file paper copies of documents. Filings will be done via drop boxes at the main entrances of the courthouses.

Please note that counsel are not required to file original paper copies of any documents that were filed electronically since April 28, 2021, with the exception of sworn documents, such as affidavits. Starting Monday, May 17, 2021, counsel will have 30 business days to submit original paper copies of sworn documents that were filed.

Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division)
Province
Nova Scotia
E-filing requirement level
Optional
Explanatory web page
https://courts.ns.ca/Supreme_Court_Family/NSSCFD_home.htm
Last amended
April 23, 2021
Rule Basis (citation)

Unavailable

Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted

All

Acceptable format(s)

Unavailable

Acceptable formats - additional info

---

Electronic signatures accepted?
Unavailable
Signatures - additional info

---

Submission method

Email

Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit

Unavailable

Submission instructions

---

Paper copies required?
No
Paper copies - additional info

---

Additional information

See New Fees for court services relating to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) will continue to accept delivery of documents by both email and paper, unless on a case specific basis the presiding judge orders otherwise. However, lawyers are reminded of the need to deliver all documents requiring the payment of filing fees in paper form with the necessary filing fee.

The feasibility of continuing to accept delivery of documents by email will be reassessed on an ongoing basis.

The Supreme Court (Family Division) does not have an electronic filing system. In many cases, authentication of filings by a variety of means, as determined by the presiding judge, will be required.

EMAIL ADDRESSES AND FAX NUMBERS FOR THE COURTS

Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (General Division)
Province
Nova Scotia
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://courts.ns.ca/Supreme_Court/NSSC_home.htm
Last amended
May 13, 2021
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Yes
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

Effective Monday, May 17, 2021, the Supreme Court (General Division) will return to its normal processes for filing court documents related to both urgent and non-urgent matters. That means the Supreme Court (General Division) will no longer accept electronic filings; counsel and parties will be expected to file paper copies of documents. Filings will be done via drop boxes at the main entrances of the courthouses.

Please note that counsel are not required to file original paper copies of any documents that were filed electronically since April 28, 2021, with the exception of sworn documents, such as affidavits. Starting Monday, May 17, 2021, counsel will have 30 business days to submit original paper copies of sworn documents that were filed.

Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division)
Province
Nova Scotia
E-filing requirement level
Optional
Explanatory web page
https://courts.ns.ca/Supreme_Court_Family/NSSCFD_home.htm
Last amended
April 23, 2021
Rule Basis (citation)

Unavailable

Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted

All

Acceptable format(s)

Unavailable

Acceptable formats - additional info

---

Electronic signatures accepted?
Unavailable
Signatures - additional info

---

Submission method

Email

Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit

Unavailable

Submission instructions

---

Paper copies required?
No
Paper copies - additional info

---

Additional information

See New Fees for court services relating to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) will continue to accept delivery of documents by both email and paper, unless on a case specific basis the presiding judge orders otherwise. However, lawyers are reminded of the need to deliver all documents requiring the payment of filing fees in paper form with the necessary filing fee.

The feasibility of continuing to accept delivery of documents by email will be reassessed on an ongoing basis.

The Supreme Court (Family Division) does not have an electronic filing system. In many cases, authentication of filings by a variety of means, as determined by the presiding judge, will be required.

EMAIL ADDRESSES AND FAX NUMBERS FOR THE COURTS

Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (General Division)
Province
Nova Scotia
E-filing requirement level
Not Available
Explanatory web page
https://courts.ns.ca/Supreme_Court/NSSC_home.htm
Last amended
May 13, 2021
Rule Basis (citation)
Associated practice directive(s)
Documents accepted
Acceptable format(s)
Acceptable formats - additional info
Electronic signatures accepted?
Signatures - additional info
Submission method
Submission method - additional info
Attachment size limit
Submission instructions
Paper copies required?
Yes
Paper copies - additional info
Additional information

Effective Monday, May 17, 2021, the Supreme Court (General Division) will return to its normal processes for filing court documents related to both urgent and non-urgent matters. That means the Supreme Court (General Division) will no longer accept electronic filings; counsel and parties will be expected to file paper copies of documents. Filings will be done via drop boxes at the main entrances of the courthouses.

Please note that counsel are not required to file original paper copies of any documents that were filed electronically since April 28, 2021, with the exception of sworn documents, such as affidavits. Starting Monday, May 17, 2021, counsel will have 30 business days to submit original paper copies of sworn documents that were filed.

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