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Family Law & Child Welfare Division

The Family Law and Child Welfare Division provides free legal services from an Africentric perspective. We assist with child protection matters, custody and visitation, child support, and emergency protection orders under the Domestic Violence Intervention Act (DVIA).

 

Our Family Law and Child Welfare services include:

 

  • Providing legal representation in appropriate circumstances.

  • Offering legal information and advice.

  • Working with your lawyer on race-based issues that may be present in your case.

  • Helping connect you with supports to aid family reunification.

  • Providing mediation services.

 

Need assistance with Family Law and Child Welfare services? Fill out our intake form, and a member of our team will contact you. 

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African Nova Scotian Justice Institute 

5832 Bilby Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 1V8
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Phone: 902-492-5619

Toll-Free: 1-888-428-4233

Email: info@ansji.ca

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This website has general information for people in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is not general legal advice.

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