Kate graduated from the University of Tasmania in 2013 with a combined Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. She completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in 2014 and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania that year. She began her legal career in Launceston and spent five years at Legal Aid, practising exclusively in family violence and parenting matters. This experience shaped her approach to family law and her commitment to helping parents navigate complex and emotional circumstances, with a focus on safe and appropriate outcomes for their children. Kate joined PWB Lawyers in 2021. Before joining the firm, she served as secretary of the Northern Young Lawyers Committee. Kate regularly assists parents whose children have been exposed to family violence, substance misuse, mental health concerns and other challenging family circumstances. She considers each family’s individual needs and works with clients to identify practical solutions that prioritise children’s safety and wellbeing. Her parenting work includes live with orders and negotiating arrangements for where children will live after separation, as well as disputes about compliance with parenting orders. She also assists with recovery orders where a parent has retained or relocated with children without the other parent’s consent. Kate has successfully obtained orders for children to be returned to her clients, to the relevant state, or both. Kate works with grandparents to negotiate time with their grandchildren and represents them in court proceedings where they seek orders for their grandchildren to live with them. She regularly attends conciliation conferences and family dispute resolution conferences, seeking to resolve parenting and property matters without litigation where appropriate. When court proceedings are necessary, she represents clients in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Kate understands how difficult separation and family law disputes can be for a person and their family. She provides clear, practical advice and support throughout the legal process, with a focus on safe, sensible and sustainable outcomes.