Adoption & Family Growth
Building your family through adoption, surrogacy, or assisted reproduction involves complex legal steps. We handle all types of adoptions, including public agency, private, international, and step-parent adoptions. For those using fertility treatments or surrogacy, we prepare agreements, confirm parentage, and ensure your parental rights are properly established. Our team guides you through every legal requirement so you can focus on welcoming your new family member.
Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements
Protect your future with properly drafted relationship agreements. Marriage contracts and prenuptial agreements let you decide how property and assets will be divided if your relationship ends, rather than leaving it to provincial law. These agreements provide clarity and reduce conflict during difficult times. We ensure that your agreement is fair, enforceable, and reflects the interests of both parties while meeting all relevant legal requirements
Separation & Divorce
When relationships end, you need clear guidance through the legal process. We help negotiate separation agreements that cover property division, spousal support, and parenting arrangements. For divorce proceedings, we handle all court requirements while working to minimize conflict and stress. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, when necessary, we protect your interests while helping you move forward with your life.
Child Custody & Support
Your children’s well-being comes first. We help parents create custody and access arrangements that work for their families, calculate appropriate child support using provincial guidelines, and address issues like relocation with children. When parents can’t agree, we advocate for your children’s best interests in court. Our goal is always to find solutions that provide stability and support for your children.
Relationship Agreements
Not every couple follows the traditional path to marriage. Common-law partners, couples who choose not to marry, and those in domestic partnerships all benefit from legal agreements that clarify their rights and responsibilities. We draft cohabitation agreements, domestic partnership declarations, and other contracts that protect both partners while respecting your choice of relationship structure.
Global Reach. Local Roots.
As a TAGLaw® member since 2003, we connect you with trusted law firms in over 90 countries, giving Atlantic Canadian clients true global reach while maintaining our local, personal approach.
What this means for you:
- Local lawyers who know the laws where you do business
- Seamless cross-border legal support
- Global reach, local values
Why Choose BOYNECLARKE?
For over 50 years, we’ve served clients across Dartmouth and the Halifax Regional Municipality. As one of the region’s largest law firms, our team works together to support you with clarity and care.
What you can expect:
- In-depth understanding of Nova Scotia’s legal landscape
- Flexible meetings: in-person, virtual, or by phone
- Clear communication with no legal jargon or hidden fees
Whether it’s one issue or many, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas to help you move forward with confidence.
