Award Winning Family Lawyers | Meillon & Bright Lawyers

2022 AWARDS

Leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Western Australia, 2022

AWARDED TO REBECCA HALL – DOYLES GUIDE 2022

Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms – Western Australia, 2022

FIRM AWARD – DOYLES GUIDE 2022

2021 AWARDS

Leading Parenting Custody Children Lawyer WA 2021

Leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Western Australia, 2021

AWARDED TO KRISTIE SMITH AND REBECCA HALL – DOYLES GUIDE 2021

Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms – Western Australia, 2021

FIRM AWARD – DOYLES GUIDE 2021

2020 AWARDS

Award Winning Family Lawyers 2020 Doyles Guide

Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms – Western Australia, 2020

FIRM AWARD – DOYLES GUIDE 2020

Award winning Family Lawyer Kristie Smith

Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Western Australia, 2020

AWARDED TO KRISTIE SMITH – DOYLES GUIDE 2020

Award winning Family Lawyer Rebecca Hall

Leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Western Australia, 2020

AWARDED TO REBECCA HALL – DOYLES GUIDE 2020

2019 AWARDS

Awarded Leading Family Lawyers 2019 - Doyles Awards

Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms – Western Australia, 2019

FIRM AWARD – DOYLES GUIDE 2019

Family law matters involving drugs, alcohol or family violence - Exposing a child to a parent (or third party) who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, in possession of drugs, or engaging in family violence, is unthinkable to most parents. A common conundrum which separated parents face is how to protect their child from harm, whilst also supporting the child’s relationship with the… Read more about Family law matters involving drugs, alcohol or family violence
Taxation Implications in family law property settlement - Several tax considerations often arise during family law property settlements whether it is settlement by consent or the matter goes to trial in the Family Courts. In this blog, we explore some of the important things to consider when selling or transferring real estate and also look at how to address any existing tax liabilities… Read more about Taxation Implications in family law property settlement
Can I change my child’s surname after separation/divorce? - Following separation or divorce, it is not uncommon for a parent to change the surname of a child to recognise their surname in the child’s name. Whilst it is common for parties to change their surname following a separation and this can be done relatively quickly and easily, changing the surname of a child requires… Read more about Can I change my child’s surname after separation/divorce?
How to put a child on the Family Law Watchlist (formerly the airport watch list) - With Australia’s international borders now open and less restrictions on international travel following the pandemic lockdowns, we are seeing the return of more clients seeking urgent applications for their children to be added to the Family Law Watchlist (“Watchlist”). In this blog, we explore the Watchlist’s purpose, how to apply for orders and what it… Read more about How to put a child on the Family Law Watchlist (formerly the airport watch list)