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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Family law rights for temporary visa holders in Australia

28 December 2025

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.

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

14 December 2025

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.

Can the Family Court order me to attend a parenting program?

30 November 2025

In parenting disputes, the Court may order a parent, or both parents, to complete a parenting program. These programs are not a punishment. Each program is different, however generally they are designed to give parents practical tools to help them improve communication, reduce conflict and keep the best interests of the children at the centre of decision-making.

Can I be forced to sell the family home after separation?

16 November 2025

Separation can be an extremely emotionally challenging experience. A common concern after separation is consideration of the ownership of the family home. In Australia, the family home will form part of the joint asset pool when negotiating a property settlement after separation or divorce.