ISO Forms for New Support Orders | Nova Scotia Family Law

REMEMBER: The ISO process is generally only used for situations where the other party lives outside of Nova Scotia. If both you and the other party live in Nova Scotia, this is not likely the correct process for your application. If you are not sure whether or not you need to file ISO Forms, or which ones to file, please speak with a lawyer for advice.

For new support orders

Use this table if you do not already have a support order. The person applying for the order is called the ‘applicant’ (or sometimes the ‘claimant’) and the person responding is called the ‘respondent’. Applicants are required to complete Form A.1 or Form A.3 with all applications and additional forms as outlined below.

Forms are posted in interactive PDF format and Word format, where available.

If you are using the interactive PDF forms, be sure to download and save them to your computer to access all the features, including instructions to guide you through what information is required from you.

Support Application: if you do not have a support order now	Use Form(s)	Refer to these guides for help
I am applying for a support order under Nova Scotia’s Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act (NS ISO).	Form A.1 Form A.1 Support Application (always mandatory) Additional Locate Information Form Additional Locate Information Form (do not staple to your application)	Guide for Form A.1
I am applying for a support order under the Divorce Act (Divorce Act ISO). [Note: If the respondent resides in Québec, additional forms are required which can be found online at: Reciprocal enforcement of a support order following a Canadian divorce \| Gouvernement du Québec (quebec.ca)]	Form A.3 Form A.3 Support Application (always mandatory) Additional Locate Information Form Additional Locate Information Form (do not staple to your application)	Guide for Form A.3
I am asking for support for 1 or more child(ren).	Form C Form C Child Support Claim	Guide for Form C
I am asking for support for 1 or more child(ren) under the age of majority in a different amount than in the child support guidelines tables.	Form E Form E Request for Child Support Different than Child Support Guidelines Table Amount Form I Form I Financial Statement	Guide for Form E Guide for Form I
I am asking for support for 1 or more child(ren) at or over the age of majority (19 in NS).	Form E Form E Request for Child Support Different than Child Support Guidelines Table Amount Form I Form I Financial Statement Form J Form J Child Status and Financial Statement	Guide for Form E Guide for Form I Guide for Form J
I am asking for additional child support to cover special or extraordinary expenses such as child care, health-related expenses, the child’s portion of medical or dental health premiums, extraordinary expenses for education, post-secondary expenses, or extraordinary expenses for extracurricular activities.	Form F Form F Special or Extraordinary Expense Claim Form I Form I Financial Statement	Guide for Form F Guide for Form I
I believe the Respondent may claim not to be the parent of the child(ren). If the parentage of the child(ren) is to be raised as an issue, I am asking for a determination that the Respondent is the parent of the child(ren). (Note: Not required if you are applying under the Divorce Act.)	Form B Form B Parentage	Guide for Form B
I want the court to make an order even if the Respondent does not come to court, or give financial information.	Form D Form D Request for a Support Order (if Respondent does not provide financial information)	Guide for Form D
I am asking for support for myself.	Form H Form H Support for Claimant/Applicant Form I Form I Financial Statement	Guide for Form H Guide for Form I
I want to include extra facts or information about my case or my claim (optional)	ISO Affidavit ISO Affidavit	Information about drafting an affidavit