Justine Ralph

Senior Associate

Justine is a family law solicitor at Meillon & Bright in Sydney. She joined the team in 2025, having worked exclusively in family law since 2018.

Justine was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2019 and the High Court of Australia in 2024.

Justine has a background working with high-conflict parenting matters and financial matters of varying complexities. She can provide advice on all areas of family law, including:

Justine is particularly interested in assisting parties to navigate complex parenting matters. She focuses her practice on minimising the conflict impacting children and finding pragmatic solutions that prioritise the best interest of children. She intends to complete her training as an Independent Children’s Lawyer in early 2025.

Justine has experience appearing in the Family Court of Western Australia, the Magistrates Court and the Federal Circuit Court. She has appeared in both parenting and financial matters, including interim arguments, and has experience instructing counsel where necessary.

Sometimes, litigation is not the best path for a client. Justine has extensive experience engaging in alternative dispute resolution and has achieved positive outcomes for many of her clients through negotiation and mediation. She understands the importance of strong advocacy for her clients while also working with the other party to resolve matters in a timely and pragmatic manner.

Justine understands that being involved in family law disputes is an incredibly difficult time in her clients’ lives. She approaches her practice with empathy and compassion while providing direct and pragmatic advice focused on resolution.

Recent blogs by Justine

What are search orders in family law property matters?

What are search orders in family law property matters?

Search orders (also known as “Anton Piller orders”) in court proceedings are a powerful tool used in Australian family law property disputes when one party is suspected of hiding, destroying or refusing to disclose financial information or assets.
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How to challenge a child support assessment in Australia

How to challenge a child support assessment in Australia

Many parents want to know if they can challenge a child support assessment in Australia, especially when circumstances have changed or when the assessment does not reflect the real cost of raising their child. You have options to challenge assessments.
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Family law rights for temporary visa holders in Australia

Family law rights for temporary visa holders in Australia

Temporary visa holders do have rights under Australian family law. This includes access to parenting orders, property settlement in many situations, and safety protections such as family violence orders. Knowing your rights and support options protects you and helps you make informed decisions.
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Can a Family Court order be changed without going to court?

Can a Family Court order be changed without going to court?

In Australia, some Family Court orders can be varied informally or through administrative processes, while others require either agreement between the parties or a fresh court application. This article explains the options, the limits and when legal advice is important to avoid breaching an existing court order.
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