Additional Resources
Caring for You and Your Children
Here are some links that may help you and your children.
If you think your child may have been abused, contact the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services. Next Steps Divorce Certificates
- Where Do I Stand? - A Child's Legal Guide to Separation and Divorce
- Children and Family Break-up pamphlet on dealing with the emotional impact on children
- Because Life Goes On... Helping Children and Youth Live with Separation and Divorce guide for parents
- About Parenting Arrangements (Custody and Access) Justice Canada
- Nova Scotia Department of Community Services Contact your local Department of Community Services Regional Office for information about social services
- Nova Scotia Justice Centres
Name Change
For information regarding changing your name, contact the Nova Scotia Vital Statistics Office.
Don't forget to update your identification if you change your name
- Drivers Licence and Vehicle Permit
- Nova Scotia Health Card (MSI)
- Health Card
- Passport Canada
- Social Insurance Number from Service Canada
- Citizenship Card
- Canada Revenue Agency Change of Name