Update to Court Operations at Devonshire Courthouse
Following flooding and water damage, remediation work at the Devonshire courthouse (3380 Devonshire Ave., Halifax) continues. Effective August 7, 2026, in-person matters will recommence.

During ongoing remediation work, the Court Administration Office is continuing to accept filings; however, the documents counter is temporarily relocated to the main floor of the courthouse. Similarly, the front counter for the Family Law Information Program (FLIP) is temporarily relocated on the main floor. Other family law programming, including conciliation and alternative dispute resolution, will proceed by telephone. Further updates will be provided.

News & Notices

Nova Scotia Courts News
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Welcomes New Justice

The Hon. Justice Robin C. M. Gogan, previously a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Cape Breton, is the newest judge of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Two New Judges Appointed to Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia is welcoming two new judges to its ranks. The Hon. Justice Christine Doucet and the Hon. Justice Terrance G. Sheppard will both preside in the Supreme Court’s Family Division.

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Supreme Court Welcomes New Associate Chief Justice

The Hon. R. Lester Jesudason is the new Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division). 

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Review Committee to Investigate Provincial Court Judge
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Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (Family Division) Elects Supernumerary Status

After 16 years on the Bench, The Hon. Lawrence I. O'Neil, Associate Chief Justice of the Family Division has elected supernumerary (part-time) status. 

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