Mossensons provide advice across all aspects of estate planning, including Wills and Succession planning, Enduring Power of Attorney, Enduring Power of Guardianship, and Advanced Health Directives (Living Wills). Our lawyers work hand in glove with clients, financial advisers, accountants and, where appropriate, family members, to ensure the best solutions are achieved. We aim to provide […]

When and how to get divorced, and separate from your partner? Getting divorced is a stressful process that can bring many mixed emotions such as fear, worry, relief and release. When the divorce involves children, it can be additionally stressful. Below are some general answers to the more common divorce & separation questions. How do […]

What is Spousal Maintenance? Financial payments, either one off or a recurring amount, made to an ex partner. Spousal maintenance is a one-off or recurring payment, made by agreement between the parties where one party provides financial support to the other. The payment is intended to provide financial support to an ex partner after the […]

Arrangements for care of children, after separation and divorce While there is no obligation for parents to go to Court, it becomes necessary if you want to formalise your parenting arrangement, or if you cannot agree as to the care and maintenance of your children. To commence court proceedings in relation to parenting matters the […]

Rights and obligations of step parents – and ex step parents Step parents and step children are common in the social fabric of modern Australia. When a step parent and the biological parent separate, this can raise some issues about what rights and obligations step parents have in raising, providing for, and spending time with, […]

What is a VRO? A Violence Restraining Order (‘VRO’) can provide you with protection from somebody with whom you were in an intimate, or family relationship. How do I obtain one? A VRO is obtained by application to the Court. Mossensons can advise, prepare and defend VRO applications, and can represent you in Court. A […]

Should I get a Binding Financial Agreement? Binding Financial Agreements, or BFAs, are Australia’s equivalent to a pre-nuptial agreement. However, unlike pre-nuptial agreement, which only cover agreements entered into prior to marriage, BFA’s in Australia can be entered into any time before, during or after marriage. For de facto couples in Western Australia, BFAs can […]

Resources for Families & Parents Police 131 444 Relationships Australia Crisis Care 1800 199 008 White Ribbon 1800 Respect Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491 Mensline Australia 1300 78 99 78 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Woman’s Information Service 1800 199 174 Sexual Assault Resource […]

Have you been injured as a result of a crime? If so, you may be eligible for a payment from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund (the “Fund”) was created by the West Australian government as a scheme, designed to provide financial compensation for victims of crime. The Fund was established […]

Mossensons provides representation in all forms of litigation, dispute resolution, arbitration and mediation. Whilst we explore and consider the most appropriate way of resolving your dispute without the need for litigation, some matters will result in court actions, in which case we are able to represent you and provide the best strategy for a positive […]

Financial Issues Affecting Elders Many Australian Elders have a significant asset pool, by the time they reach retirement. The relative affluence of Elders today is a result of a combination of factors, such as the Government’s mandatory superannuation scheme, rising property values, and a period of relative economic prosperity in Australia. The economic circumstances of […]

Commercial and business advice is our core focus at Mossensons. We have an experienced team of lawyers ready to assist you with any advice and documentation you may need in this area. We’ll work with you to understand your business goals and objectives, and assist you in achieving successful commercial solutions. Many of our clients […]

Mossensons can help with all of your property matters, from advice and direction on a non-contentious issue, to property related disputes and litigation. Whether buying, selling, leasing or developing, our lawyers will provide the most up to date advice for your individual or business property matter. Our services include, but are not limited to: Business […]

Mossensons team of experienced lawyers assist individuals across all areas of employment law. We can assist parties in relation to claims of unfair dismissal and harassment, as well as the enforcement of contractual entitlements and workplace agreements. Our lawyers also work with employers, seeking to understand the complexities of their organisation, to ensure their risk […]

Our team of experienced criminal lawyers resolve your matters swiftly and fairly. We represent clients in criminal matters in all jurisdictions from Magistrates Court, District Court to Supreme Court.  We act for clients, or where the matter so requires, we can engage Counsel, who specialises in the area to represent client. Our criminal law services […]

We have substantial experience in looking after and assisting the elderly and their family members in their health, long term care planning, guardianship, retirement and other affairs. Our lawyers can assist with: Retirement Planning Documents for shared accommodation – parents and children, granny flats Applications to the Guardianship Board Reverse Mortgages advice Advice in relation […]

Pets are an important part of our lives here at Mossensons, and we understand that it can be distressing when things go unexpectedly wrong. Our lawyers are happy to provide advice and legal services on a broad range of animal issues, including: Dog Bites and Attacks Landlord-tenant Disputes Veterinary Malpractice Animal Cruelty