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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are a victim of crime and you are scheduled for a court appearance, you may have feelings of apprehension. The Department of the Attorney General has provided online support at this link.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Do you know an individual who is incapable of making decisions? Then that person may require a guardian, administrator or advocate. For information in determining who the most suitable person is, click on this site.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you feel intimidated or afraid of being a victim of personal or property damage then you may wish to apply for a restraining order against the person or persons who concern you. Click on this link for more details.
The State Coroner is part of the Department of the Attorney General and is responsible for investigating the cause of death where a person dies from non-natural causes, or where the cause of death is unknown. Access details here.
The State (Crown) Solicitors Office provides a broad-based legal service to the Government, its departments, instrumentalities and agencies. Click this link to access contact details and more information.
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.
You may have a friend or relative in prison 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.