If you were in a de facto relationship in Western Australia and you have separated, your superannuation, and your former partner's, can be divided as…
Cassandra JossOctober 28, 2026
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Nobody likes thinking about their own death. But if you don't have a valid Will, you're leaving one of the biggest decisions of your life…
Cassandra JossOctober 17, 2026
Finding out that a will feels unfair, or that a family member has been left out or left with far less than expected, is hard…
Cassandra JossSeptember 30, 2026
If you're getting married again, congratulations. It's easy to get swept up in the happy planning and forget about paperwork sitting in a drawer somewhere,…
Cassandra JossSeptember 23, 2026
If you've separated from your partner, you might be putting off the conversation about the house, the super or who keeps the car. That's understandable.…
Cassandra JossSeptember 16, 2026
What Happens If You Think a Will Isn't Fair? Losing someone you love is hard enough. Finding out afterwards that the will doesn't provide for…
Cassandra JossSeptember 11, 2026
Property Settlement After Separation: The Basics Separation raises a lot of practical questions, and one of the biggest is usually: who gets what? Property settlement…
Cassandra JossAugust 20, 2026
New Financial Year, New Wills Check In A new financial year tends to put review mode on everyone's mind — bank statements, budgets, super contributions.…
Cassandra JossJuly 30, 2026
After the breakdown of a relationship, parties normally expect to pay for the upkeep of the children but not for their ex-partner. However, the Family…
Cassandra JossJune 6, 2025
In cases of divorce in Australia there are a few factors that contribute to how the assets between two people are divided. Whilst we…
Cassandra JossMay 26, 2025
A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is a ‘pre-nuptial’ agreement that governs your property interests with your de facto partner or husband/ wife. It can be…
Cassandra JossMay 2, 2025
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…
Cassandra JossNovember 20, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossOctober 20, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossOctober 9, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossSeptember 27, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossSeptember 20, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossSeptember 11, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossSeptember 8, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossSeptember 6, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossAugust 18, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossJuly 26, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossJuly 19, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossJuly 14, 2023
The Effect Domestic Violence has on Family Law Proceedings Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence. Family Violence, specifically domestic violence is an issue that can…
Cassandra JossJuly 3, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossJune 29, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossJune 12, 2023
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,…
Cassandra JossJune 6, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossMay 29, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossMay 22, 2023
When parents separate, parenting arrangements are usually sought by the parties. At Joss Legal, clients often ask what parental responsibility means. What is parental…
Cassandra JossMay 19, 2023
What is a will? A will is a legal document that sets out who will receive your property and possessions when you die. People…
Cassandra JossMay 12, 2023
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.…
Cassandra JossMay 9, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossMay 5, 2023
Inheritance and Family Law Property Settlement When separating, parties often look at how to divide property between themselves. This considers all the parties' assets…
Cassandra JossApril 12, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossMarch 14, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossMarch 9, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossFebruary 16, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossFebruary 8, 2023
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.…
Cassandra JossFebruary 3, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossFebruary 2, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossJanuary 16, 2023
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…
Cassandra JossDecember 16, 2022
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…
Cassandra JossDecember 1, 2022
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…
Cassandra JossNovember 25, 2022
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…
Cassandra JossNovember 3, 2022
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…
Cassandra JossOctober 20, 2022
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…
Cassandra JossOctober 13, 2022
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…
Cassandra JossSeptember 28, 2022
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?…
Cassandra JossSeptember 21, 2022