Self Representation Package

Bankrupts returning to Bankruptcy Court on their own behalf to have previous Court Orders varied must follow the steps listed below and complete the required documentation:

1. The bankrupt must obtain a date for a Court Hearing by attending the Court Administration Office at the Law Courts, 1815 Upper Water Street, Halifax, N.S., or calling 1(902) 424-6908 if you do not live in the area. While at the Court Administration Office the bankrupt must obtain from his or her bankruptcy file a copy of the List of Creditors;

2. Once a Court Hearing Date is received you must prepare a Notice of Hearing; (Click to view a sample) The sample should be copied [once the window has opened, select the text, then press your Ctrl + C key for copy and then paste it into your word processor by pressing your Ctrl + V key. You can then enter the required information and print out the document.]

3. An Affidavit must be completed stating the reasons why you are making an application to the court. Your affidavit must be signed by you and sworn by a Commissioner of Oaths; (Click to view a sample) The sample should be copied [once the window has opened, select the text, then press your Ctrl + C key for copy and then paste it into your word processor by pressing your Ctrl + V key. You can then enter the required information and print out the document.]

4. Once your Notice of Hearing and Affidavit are completed they must be filed at the Court Administration Office with a court fee. The court fee for a Summary Administration is $10.00 and for an Ordinary Administration the fee is $50.00;

5. Copies of your Notice of Hearing and your Affidavit must be mailed to the following at least two weeks prior to the Court Hearing date:

A. All of your creditors (you will find their addresses from the List of Creditors you obtained from your bankruptcy file)

B. Your Trustee in Bankruptcy

C. The Superintendent of Bankruptcy
Maritime Centre 16^th Floor,
1505 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3K5

6. Be sure to attend your Court Hearing on the date and time of your Notice of Hearing, and bring proof that you mailed the notice as described in 5. above.