Chelsea Bech

Associate

Chelsea is a family law solicitor at Meillon & Bright Legal in Perth. She originally joined the team as a paralegal in October 2018.

She has worked exclusively in family law since 2016.

Chelsea commenced her family law career working at a boutique law practice in Fremantle practicing in the areas of family law and wills and estates. She has also clerked at one of Perth’s largest family law firms.

Chelsea also has experience in the preparation of Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Guardianship. This compliments her knowledge and experience in the family law jurisdiction, provided added value for her clients.

In 2018 Chelsea achieved First Prize in Succession through her studies of succession law at university.

Away from work, Chelsea enjoys cooking and all things sport.

Recent blogs by Chelsea

Can I finalise property settlement without getting a divorce?

Can I finalise property settlement without getting a divorce?

After separation or divorce, things can get confusing and sometimes overwhelming. There are often several family law processes all happening at the same time, and many of these will have timeframes you need to be mindful of and adhere to. In this article, we specifically look at the process of how divorce intersects with property settlement.
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The effect of family violence orders on property settlement

The effect of family violence orders on property settlement

In most cases, the marital conduct of either party is not considered to be relevant to the division of property after separation. In some instances, however, family violence can impact the outcome of a property settlement.
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What if my child refuses to see the other parent?

What if my child refuses to see the other parent?

When parents separate, it’s not uncommon for children to express how they are feeling through their behaviour. Sometimes this can cause issues during child handover times. So, what should you do if you child is kicking or screaming as they refuse to spend time with the other parent?
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Does my ex-partner automatically get half of everything in in property settlement?

Does my ex-partner automatically get half of everything in in property settlement?

Contrary to urban myth, often from the US movies, there is no automatic 50:50 split in property settlement in Australia. The standard to be met is a ‘just and equitable’ division of the property pool.
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