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.

Latest Blogs

Pets and companion animals in family law - major changes from June 2025

Pets and companion animals in family law - major changes from June 2025

From June 2025, Australian family law changed the way courts in most jurisdictions deal with family pets in property settlement. Pets are no longer treated as just another piece of property. Instead, they are recognised as “companion animals” – a special category with rules that reflect their role in family life.
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What happens to child support if my former partner starts a new family?

What happens to child support if my former partner starts a new family?

Australia’s child support system can be daunting and complex. It becomes more complex when life circumstances change. A common question many parents ask is: “What happens if my ex has more children after we separate?”
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A guide to child inclusive mediation

A guide to child inclusive mediation

This guide explains what child-inclusive mediation is, when it may be used, and how family law reforms have shaped its role.
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When child protection laws and family law intersect

When child protection laws and family law intersect

In Australia, both family law and child protection laws aim to keep children safe from harm and support their wellbeing. However, they are handled by different courts, follow different procedures, and involve different agencies. When these two areas overlap, it can often create confusion for parents and carers.
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