The Salient Blog

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…