What forms do I file for a spousal support application?
guideline only for what documents you may need to file for your court application for spousal support. You should check with court staff for help, or get help from a lawyer to complete your documents.
Forms are posted in interactive PDF format and Word where available.
If you are using the interactive PDF forms, be sure to download and save them to your computer to access all the features, including instructions to guide you through what information is required from you.
1. Notice of Application Form 59.07 Form 59.07 (if you are applying for a new order for spousal support).
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Notice of Variation Application Form 59.12 Form 59.12 (if you are applying to vary (change) a previous final court order dealing with spousal support).
2. Statement of Contact Information and Circumstances Form FD1 Form FD1 .
3. Statement of Income Form FD3 Form FD3 with attachments. Attachments include:
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Your last 3 years of income tax returns and notices of assessment or re-assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency;
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Documents showing your current year-to-date income (for example, your 2 most recent pay-stubs);
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You may need other attachments, depending on your situation - check with court staff for more information.
4. Statement of Expenses Form FD6 Form FD6 .
5. Statement of Property Form FD7 Form FD7 if you do not have a previous spousal support order.
6. Affidavit Form 39.08 . For information on what your affidavit should look like, click here.
7. Personal Representation Form Form if you do not have a lawyer.
NOTE: you may require additional documents, depending on your situation. In particular, in some situations, your current partner or spouse may also have to file financial documents and other information. Check with court staff for more information.
Where do I file my application for spousal support?
As a general rule, if both you and the other party live in Nova Scotia, you can contact the court nearest to you to start the court process.
You will be applying to the Supreme Court (Family Division).
Please see below for locations and contact information for the Supreme Court (Family Division) in Nova Scotia. Click here for more information about the Courts of Nova Scotia.
AMHERST JUSTICE CENTRE
16 Church Street, 3rd floor
Amherst, NS, B4H 3A6
Phone: (902) 667-2256
Fax: (902) 667-1108
AMHFC@courts.ns.ca
ANTIGONISH JUSTICE CENTRE
11 James Street
Antigonish, NS, B2G 1R6
Phone: (902) 863-3676
Fax: (902) 863-7479
Family Division Office
Phone: (902) 863-7312
Fax: (902) 863-7479
AntigonishFamilyCourt@courts.ns.ca
BRIDGEWATER JUSTICE CENTRE
141 High Street
Bridgewater, NS, B4V 1W2
Phone: (902) 543-4679
Fax: (902) 543-0678
Family Court Office
141 High Street
Bridgewater, NS, B4V 1W2
Phone: 902 543-4679
Fax: 902 543-0678
BJC.Family.Court@courts.ns.ca
DIGBY/ANNAPOLIS JUSTICE CENTRE
119 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1089
Digby, NS, B0V 1A0
Phone: (902) 245-4567
Fax: (902) 245-6722
yarmouthfamilycourt@courts.ns.ca
HALIFAX FAMILY DIVISION
3380 Devonshire Avenue
Halifax, NS, B3K 5R5
Phone: (902) 424-3990
Fax: (902) 424-0562
scfamilyhfx@courts.ns.ca
KENTVILLE JUSTICE CENTRE
87 Cornwallis Street
Kentville, NS, B4N 2E5
Phone: (902) 679-6070
Fax: (902) 679-6178
Kjc-family@courts.ns.ca
PICTOU JUSTICE CENTRE
also serving New Glasgow
PO Box 1750, 69 Water Street
Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0
Phone: (902) 485-7350
Fax: (902) 485-8934
PictouSupreme@courts.ns.ca
PORT HAWKESBURY JUSTICE CENTRE
15 Kennedy Street, Suite 201
Port Hawkesbury, NS, B9A 2Y1
Phone: (902) 625-4218
Family Division: (902) 625-2665
Fax: (902) 625-4084
porthawkesburyfamily@courts.ns.ca
SYDNEY JUSTICE CENTRE
136 Charlotte Street
Sydney, NS, B1P 1C3
Phone: (902) 563-3550
Family Division: (902) 563-2200
Fax: (902) 563-2224
sydneyfamilydivision@courts.ns.ca
TRURO JUSTICE CENTRE
540 Prince Street
Truro, NS, B2N 1G1
Phone: (902) 893-4272
Fax: (902) 893-4333
trurofamilycourt@courts.ns.ca
Please note that divorce documents must be filed with the Supreme Court at 1 Church Street, Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5.
YARMOUTH JUSTICE CENTRE
164 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS, B5A 1C2
Phone: (902) 742-0500
Fax: (902) 742-0678
Family Division Office
Phone: (902) 742-0550
Fax: (902) 742-0678
yarmouthfamilycourt@courts.ns.ca
How do I use the interactive online forms?
These forms have information bubbles that will guide you through the forms and tell you what information is required from you. To view these bubbles, make sure you download and save the form to your computer or USB stick. Once downloaded, hover your computer mouse over any coloured lines or check-boxes 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.
When you’ve completed your forms, 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.