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Are you considering legal separation from your partner? It's a significant step that involves making informed decisions and following legal procedures. In this guide, we'll…

Child support is financial support paid by one parent to another to meet the needs of their child/children.   In Australia, child support can operate…

Introduction In family law cases, the division of assets is a crucial aspect of separation proceedings. While it is generally accepted that losses incurred during…

When it comes to planning for the future, many people focus on estate planning and creating a will. However, another critical aspect often overlooked is…

Child abuse may be considered different things in different contexts. Here we discuss what is in the specific context of Family Law matters. Child abuse…

There are occasions when someone in your community presents disruptive, offensive or destructive behaviour towards you. You are able to apply to the Court for…

In the Family Court of Western Australia, there are predominantly two types of cases, property cases that deal with the division of assets following the…

If you have spoken to people you know about parenting proceedings in the Family Court, or you have been doing some reading online of your…

With the increasing number of people migrating to different areas of the world, there is a growing need for Wills that protect assets owned in…

Separation can be an upsetting experience for everyone involved. Most people think about splitting assets, child support or putting care arrangements in place for children…

Are you part of a blended family? If you are part of a blended family, take control of your estate planning and protect the financial…

At Joss Legal, we are often asked what ‘prenuptial agreements’ are. Prenuptial agreements, or binding financial agreements (‘BFA’) as they are known in Australia, are…

The Effect Domestic Violence has on Family Law Proceedings   Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence.   Family Violence, specifically domestic violence is an issue that can…

Going through a divorce is a complex emotional and financial process. Here at Joss Legal, we understand the impact this can have on the parties…

When separating, both parents are required to think of arrangements for any children of the relationship/marriage. This can just be something informal, or in some…

I am concerned about the care of a child, but I am not a parent. What can I do? In our work as Family Lawyers,…

When a loved one passes, families are left to deal with the deceased person's estate. The Court will enforce this using probate if the deceased…

The duty of disclosure refers to an obligation to provide relevant information to another party in a case. It requires the parties to a family…

When parents separate, parenting arrangements are usually sought by the parties. At Joss Legal, clients often ask what parental responsibility means.   What is parental…

What is a will?   A will is a legal document that sets out who will receive your property and possessions when you die. People…

As we know, the concept of a traditional nuclear family is changing rapidly in today's society, and blended families are becoming more and more common.…

The family law system in Westen Australia comprises of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and Family Court Act 1997 (WA). The former deals with…

Inheritance and Family Law Property Settlement   When separating, parties often look at how to divide property between themselves. This considers all the parties' assets…

The Department of Communities protects and cares for children and young people who are in need and supports families and individuals who are at risk…

In Australia, same sex couples can access several options to help them have a baby. In some instances, two same sex parents are named on…

Separation and divorce are two legal terms that are often used interchangeably but have distinct meanings in the Family Court of Western Australia. Understanding the…

A separation is a big life change. As we know, with all big life changes, comes an adjustment period. In these circumstances, every member of…

On 1 February 2023 new legislation has come into affect which enables employees to have access to additional leave when they are experiencing family violence.…

What is child support? Child support is financial support paid by one parent to another to meet the needs of their child/children. In Australia, child…

Are you in Family Court proceedings? This is how you can obtain information about your ex-partner’s superannuation.   If you are involved in proceedings in…

What is Mediation? In the context of family law disputes, mediation is the process during which a separated couple work together to resolve their property…

Am I Entitled to Child Support? What is child support? Child support is financial support paid by one parent to another to meet the needs…

We have an agreement – but I don’t want to go to Court So, you have separated from your spouse or de-facto partner and are…

Going through separation is a very stressful time. Trying to sort out who will have custody of any family pets can make it even more…

Often people think that family violence is when one person is physically violent to another person that they are in a relationship with. Whilst this…

An executor’s primary duty is to act in the best interests of the estate at all times and to safeguard the assets of the estate…

Up until now, de facto couples in Western Australia have not been able to split their superannuation in their property settlements. However, on 18 August…

When parents separate, parenting arrangements are usually sought by the parties. At Joss Legal, clients often ask what parental responsibility means. What is parental responsibility?…

How to Guide – Divorce Whether you are considering separation, have separated or are in the process of separating and are married,  getting a divorce…

Parenting is not always as straightforward as it seems when parties are separated. There are no strict formal rules on how parents should make agreements…

What is the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction? On 25 October 1980 the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (“the Convention”)…

You can apply to the court for a Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) against someone if you need protection because of family violence, or the…

In recent years, the Court has noted a significant rise in the number of parenting disputes where there are allegations that parents are exposing their…