Associate
- Family Law
Phone: (02) 9635 7966
Email: katherinen@matthewsfolbigg.com.au
Katherine is an Associate lawyer in the Family Law team. Understanding individual client needs and attention to detail, coupled with compassion and honesty are the primary qualities of Katherine’s work in Family Law. Her goal for each client is to achieve a positive outcome through a solutions-focused, cost-effective, and thoughtful approach.
Katherine has practiced in Family Law exclusively in since completing her studies at the University of Technology Sydney. She has previous experience working for a Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (as it was then known) as well as experience working in specialist Family Law firms in Sydney and Parramatta.
Katherine’s approach to the vast range of Family Law disputes she assists clients with is considered and detail oriented. She works on complex property disputes, including those with multiple companies and trust entities, cases with international components, and parenting cases with challenging circumstances, as well as other types of Family Law disputes. Katherine is committed to assisting clients reach amicable agreements outside of court whenever possible. In the event Court proceedings are necessary, Katherine is an experienced litigator and advocate for her clients, with unique insights into the Court process and decision-making of the Judiciary thanks to her previous experience working for a Judge.
“The primary focus of my work is guiding my clients through what is undoubtedly the most challenging time of their lives, and assisting them to achieve the best possible outcome for their unique circumstances. It is rewarding work and I highly value the opportunity to assist each and every one of my clients.”
Admissions
- Lawyer of the High Court of Australia
- Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Qualifications
- LLB / Bachelor of Arts (International Studies – Spain) – University of Technology, Sydney
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice – University of Technology, Sydney
Memberships
- Law Society of New South Wales
- Family Law Section Law Council of Australia
- Greater West Family Law Practitioners Association
