Who We Are

Meillon & Bright Legal is a law firm dedicated solely to the practice of family law. We have offices servicing Perth, Western Australia and Sydney, New South Wales (in Sydney city and on Sydney’s northern beaches). This is what we do all day, every day so we’re fully informed about all aspects and consider ourselves highly experienced family lawyers.

We appreciate the emotion and stress associated with the breakdown of a relationship for our clients, their families and friends and of course, any children of the relationship. We feel privileged to be able to assist our clients through what are often difficult times, and are committed to reducing the stress and anxiety created as a result of the breakdown of a relationship.

In addition to working with those clients who need assistance after the breakdown of their relationship, we are fortunate to work with many clients who require our assistance with the path of surrogacy and adoption.

Our promise to you is to:

Provide realistic and common-sense advice;
Always work towards a fair and satisfactory result;
And promote an amicable outcome for both parties (where possible).

We can assist you with services related to:

Your divorce proceedings;
Arrangements for your children, including child support;
Property settlement;
Binding financial agreements (prenuptial agreements);
Spousal maintenance
Advice regarding separation;
Mediation;
Domestic violence matters; and
Navigating the complex legal pathways of surrogacy and adoption.

Call now and speak with a family lawyer

WA 08 6245 0855 NSW 02 8320 0085 reception@meillonandbright.com.au

Contacting an experienced family lawyer is a crucial step in securing your future.

Whether you're only just considering separation or in the early stages of separating from your partner, or whether you're needing assistance with:

divorce;
parenting matters;
property settlement; or
financial agreements;

our team of experienced lawyers are here to help guide you through the family law system.

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How personal injury compensation is treated in family law property settlements

24 August 2025

When going through a separation or divorce, one of the most difficult aspects can be working out how to divide property. This process can become even more complex when one partner has received a personal injury lump sum payment during or around the time of the relationship.

Mental health assessments in family law parenting proceedings

10 August 2025

If a parent is struggling with mental health issues, the court must consider whether these affect their ability to care for their child safely and consistently. This article explains how and why mental health assessments are used in Australian family law, how they are conducted, and what impact they may have on a case.

Can a Binding Financial Agreement be overturned?

28 July 2025

A Binding Financial Agreement is a legal contract that sets out how a couple’s assets, liabilities, superannuation entitlements and financial resources will be divided if they separate or divorce. While a BFA is generally binding, there are some circumstances where it can be challenged or overturned by a court.

When can I stop paying child support in Australia?

13 July 2025

Child support, if using the Child Support Agency, is a formula assessed on each parent’s taxable income. With the variations on what is a “taxable income” declared to the Child Support Agency, there are times when parents wonder if they can stop paying child support.