In this episode of Beyond Borders: International Family Law, hosts Susan Warda and Antonia Marran dive into the stark contrasts and surprising similarities between Australian and Russian family law. Joined by IAFL Fellow and international family law expert Elena Perepechkina from Sky Lawyers in Russia, the panel unpacks how two different legal systems handle the life-changing processes of divorce, property settlement, and international parenting arrangements.

In this episode you'll hear about: 

• Streamlined Divorces: Why getting a divorce is a fast, discrete administrative or judicial process in both Russia and Australia, independent of financial and parenting resolutions.
• Property Settlements & The Disclosure Dilemma: A side-by-side look at Australia’s "show and tell" system - with its strict four-step evaluation and onerous asset disclosure rules - versus Russia's simpler 50/50 division principle, which carries no legal obligation for financial disclosure.
• Prenuptial & Marriage Contracts: How binding financial agreements work in Australia compared to Russia's notary-certified marriage contracts, and the strict rules governing what can and cannot be included.
• Parenting, Relocation, and the Hague Convention: The tactical complexities of international custody disputes, travel bans, and the high-stakes risks of "grab and go" relocations when parents take the law into their own hands.

If you, or a friend or colleague, is navigating a cross-border separation, this episode highlights exactly why getting specialised, international legal advice early is critical to protecting your family and your future.

For further information, contact Susan Warda at Mills Oakley.