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.

In this episode of&nbsp;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:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Streamlined Divorces:&nbsp;Why getting a divorce is a fast, discrete administrative or judicial process in both Russia and Australia, independent of financial and parenting resolutions.</li>
<li>Property Settlements &amp; The Disclosure Dilemma:&nbsp;A side-by-side look at Australia&rsquo;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.</li>
<li>Prenuptial &amp; Marriage Contracts:&nbsp;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.</li>
<li>Parenting, Relocation, and the Hague Convention:&nbsp;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.</li>
</ul>
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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.millsoakley.com.au/our-people/susan-warda" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.millsoakley.com.au/our-people/susan-warda&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1786488524783000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2oXfEUtoY4wo7IJzvM3F-N">Susan Warda at Mills Oakley.</a>

Beyond Borders: International Family Law is an Australian podcast that explores the complexities of family law across international lines. Hosted by legal experts drawing from real world cases, the podcast explores topics such as cross-border custody disputes, international property settlements, child abduction cases, and the enforcement of legal agreements across jurisdictions.  If you and your partner are going through a separation that crosses international borders, Beyond Borders delivers clear insights, expert interviews, and practical advice.

Beyond Borders: International Family Law is an Australian podcast that explores the complexities of family law across international lines. Hosted by legal experts drawing from real world cases, the podcast explores topics such as cross-border custody disputes, international property settlements, child abduction cases, and the enforcement of legal agreements across jurisdictions. &nbsp;If you and your partner are going through a separation that crosses international borders, Beyond Borders delivers clear insights, expert interviews, and practical advice.