The Salient Blog

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…