Simple Will & Joint Will

What is a Simple Will & Joint Will in Western Australia? A Simple Will in Western Australia is a legal document that allows an individual (the testator) to specify how their assets will be distributed after their death. It is a document that states the testator’s wishes for the distribution of their assets, including property, … Read more

Letters of Administration

What are Letters of Administration in Western Australia? Letters of Administration in Western Australia is a legal document issued by the Supreme Court of Western Australia, which gives authority to an appointed person, known as an Administrator, to manage the financial affairs of a deceased person who died without leaving a valid will. When a … Read more

Advanced Health Directive

What is an Advanced Health Directive in Western Australia? An Advanced Health Directive (AHD) in Western Australia is a legal document that allows an individual to express their preferences and make decisions about their future medical treatment in the event that they are unable to make decisions for themselves. It can also be referred to … Read more

Life Time Ban

What is a Lifetime Ban in Western Australia? A lifetime ban on holding a driver’s licence in Western Australia, also known as “traffic driver’s licence lifetime ban” is a severe penalty that can be imposed by the Western Australia Department of Transport on individuals who have committed certain serious driving offences. It means that the … Read more

EDL Extraordinary Driver’s Licence

What is an Extraordinary Driver’s Licence in Western Australia? An Extraordinary Driver’s Licence (EDL) in Western Australia is a special type of driver’s licence issued by the Western Australia Police that allows individuals who have lost their driver’s licence to continue to drive under certain conditions. EDLs are typically issued to people who have lost … Read more

Binding Financial Agreement

What is a Binding Financial Agreement in Western Australia? A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is a legal document that can be entered into by parties prior to, during or after a marriage or de facto relationship in Western Australia. It sets out the terms and conditions of how property and financial resources will be divided … Read more

Family Court of Western Australia

What is the Family Court of Western Australia? The Family Court of Western Australia operates under Western Australian legislation and Commonwealth legislation and Western Australia is the only state with it’s own Family Court. The court deals with a wide range of family law issues such as divorce, property disputes, parenting disputes, and child support … Read more

Possession with Intent to Sell or Supply

What is Possession with Intent to Sell or Supply in Western Australia? In Western Australia, possession with intent to sell or supply is a criminal offence that occurs when a person is found to be in possession of a controlled substance (such as drugs) with the intent to sell or supply it to others. This … Read more

Magistrates Court

What is the Magistrates Court of Western Australia? The Magistrates Court of Western Australia is the lower court in the Western Australian court system. It has the power to hear and determine a wide range of criminal and civil matters within its jurisdiction, which includes summary offences and some indictable offences as well. It is … Read more

GBH Grievous Bodily Harm

What is a Grievous Bodily Harm in Western Australia? In Western Australia, Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) is a criminal offence that occurs when a person causes serious harm to another person. The harm can be physical or mental and it must be more than just minor or transient harm. GBH is considered a serious offence … Read more