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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”)…