Divorce Act ISO is generally used in two situations.
1. Divorce Act ISO is most often used when parties are divorced from each other, one party is living in Nova Scotia, and the other party lives in another province or territory within Canada (s. 18.1 of the Divorce Act). In other words, the Divorce Act ISO process is generally available if all four of the following circumstances apply to you:
2. Second, Divorce Act ISO can be used to make an application if you live in a reciprocating jurisdiction outside of Canada (s. 19 of the Divorce Act). In other words, Divorce Act ISO is also available if all four of the following circumstances apply to you:
*Click here for a list of reciprocating jurisdictions.
For more information on this second Divorce Act ISO process, click here. Much of the rest of this Guide will focus on when the applicant lives in Nova Scotia.
In some cases, there may be options other than Divorce Act ISO that are available to you. For example, an option allowing the matter may be heard in the place where you live. Talk to a lawyer to discuss what option is best for you.