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, may proceed in-person or by telephone, as scheduled. Further updates will be provided.

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Justice Joel E. Fichaud Retires from the Court of Appeal

The Honourable Joel E. Fichaud, a Justice of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, is retiring after almost 50 years as a lawyer and judge.

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