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Getting your affairs in order

What if a situation occurred and you were unable to make decisions for yourself or you passed away unexpectedly? This site has information on enduring powers of attorney, birth, death and marriage certificates, justices of the peace and making a will.

Aboriginal People - Legal Aid

If you are unable to find the information you require at this site, then the links provided may lead to other avenues that may be of assistance to Indigenous people seeking legal advice.

Adult Offenders

If you are an adult offender and are searching information to assist your situation you will find it at this site. You can research your rights, obligations and opportunities.

Becoming a Guardian or Administrator

If someone is unable to make decisions for themselves, then a guardian or administrator may be required to make legal decisions on their behalf. This site has details on guardianship and administration.

Becoming a Parent

Choosing a baby name, registering a birth or even making a will is part of becoming a parent. Legal requirements and information is available on this site.

Boarders & Lodgers - A User's Guide

The purpose of this information is to help existing and potential boarders and lodgers understand their rights and responsibilities.

Cars & Driving - Legal Aid Western Australia

This site will provide information on motor vehicle accidents, claims forms, drink driving, traffic offences, and your licence.

Child Support

Find out what you responsibilities are as a liable parent and what your rights are as a carer parent regarding child support at this site.

Child Witness Service

Being a witness in a court can be an uncomfortable situation. When you are a child the feeling is magnified. The Child Witness Service can provide some counselling to make the event more comfortable. Click here for more information.

Coronial Support

If you have lost a loved one who has required coronial inquest you are probably seeking some assistance in dealing with your grief. The Department of the Attorney General has provided that support at this link.

Dealing with death

If you have lost a loved one or you are acting as the executor of a deceased estate, you may need to know how to register a death, how to get a death certificate or how to carry out the instructions in a person's will.

Dealing with disputes

Family court, divorce, State Administrative Tribunal and other services dealing with disputes can be found on this site.

Debt - Legal Aid

If you believe you are owed a debt, wish to know what conditions are applicable in repaying a debt, or believe you are being unfairly accused of owing a debt, this site is where to look.

Discrimination

If you believe that you are a victim of discrimination in the workplace, education, membership to clubs, or in the procurement of goods and services, accommodation or land then this site will assist you.

Domestic Violence - Legal Aid

If you have been a victim of domestic violence and need some legal support, the Legal Aid site has information including how to enforce a restraining order, and support services. If you have had a restraining order placed upon you, this site will notify

Getting married

Prior to getting married, there are certain legal requirements. This site details what is involved, justices of the peace, marriage certificates and the option of getting married at the Perth Registry Office.

Going to court

If you are preparing to go to court, if you have been called for jury duty, are a witness or just want to know more about the WA justice system, you will find details on this site.

Homes & Neighbours

This site will explain your rights and responsibilities in regard to noise levels, owning and caring for a dog and encroaching branches and roots.

Identity

To prove your identity requires certain documentation. This site has information on how to get your birth certificate, change your name, as well as details on marriage and death certificates.

Jury duty

This site details facts about a jury, how jury duty works, and information for employers, excusal from jury duty and more.

Justices of the Peace

If you need documents witnessed by a justice of the peace, or want to become one, then this site has the information you require.

Law Compass

To guide citizens through their rights and responsibilities under Western Australian law, the Department of the Attorney General operates Law Compass. This community gateway aims to signpost people’s way through major life events and the legal system.

Lawyers

Are you considering employing a solicitor to assist in court action? If you are you should first access this site to familiarise yourself with things to consider, questions to ask, costs and fees, and finding legal help.

Legal Aid Western Australia

This is the link for the Legal Aid Western Australia home page. Here you will find information on the law, getting help, about Legal Aid Western Australia, publications and the latest news.

Migrants & Other Languages - Legal Aid

If English is not your natural tongue, and you or someone you know requires assistance this site will advise you how Legal Aid will assist.

Paying fines

If you have a fine or infringement to pay, want to find out if your driver’s licence is suspended, or need to know what happens if you don’t pay your fine or infringement, you will find the details here.

Prisoners & Criminal Records

This site has information on topics such as maximising the potential benefits of your prison stay, readjusting to the community and having your convictions spent.

Refugees

Access this site for information about your status as a refugee and how Legal Aid can assist you.

Researching Family History

If you are researching your family history, the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages has records relating to people who were born, married or died in Western Australia.

Rural Legal Aid

Access this site for links to rural legal aid sites, as well as contact details of rural offices.

Seniors Legal Aid

Access this site for links to seniors legal aid sites, as well as other sites that pertain to seniors interests and welfare.

Social Security

If you are a recipient of social security and have issues that may require legal assistance, this site will be of assistance to you.

The legal system

If you are looking for information regarding the court system, sentencing, bail, court procedures, being a witness, or you are looking for information in the Law Almanac, this site has all you need.

Victims of crime website

This site has information for victims of crime, their families and others, who may need urgent assistance, support or are going to court.

Visiting Prisons

You may have a friend or relative in jail that you wish to visit. All correctional Institutions in Western Australia allow visitors. All also have rules. Access this site to familiarise yourself with prison procedure.

Wills & Probate

If you need assistance in compiling your will, or wish to contest a will, then you need to access this site for clarification.

Wills and estate planning

If you want information on making a will, probate, guardianship, deceased estate administration or enduring power of attorney, you will find it here.

Youth Assistance

Legal Aid Western Australia provides a plethora of information and links for youths. Click on this link to find further information.
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