Meet Charlotte
Charlotte was born in Mackay and grew up here. She studied Law and Journalism at QUT in Brisbane.
Charlotte has practiced almost exclusively in family law since her admission as a solicitor in 2011. She has experience in all aspects of family law. She has worked in both private practice and the community legal sector in the regions and Brisbane city so has an appreciation of the challenges facing different clients.
Charlotte enjoys problem solving for clients and giving them practical advice so they can move forward with their lives. She is a diligent worker who strives to achieve the best outcome possible for her clients.
Charlotte is happy to be back practicing in her hometown and looks forward to involving herself in the community including going to the Mackay Eisteddfod and the football.
In her downtime Charlotte enjoys running and watching movies and spending time with her bulldog Yo-yo.
Areas of Expertise
Since Charlotte’s admission in 2011, she has almost exclusively practiced in family law in both private practice and community legal sectors and has experience in all aspects of family law.
Accreditations
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Journalism
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
Affiliations
Remote volunteer solicitor at Women’s Legal Service
Member of Queensland Law Society
articles by Charlotte
News and Insights
December 13, 2022
The treatment of pets in family law matters
The family law courts has confirmed that they are to be treated as property and, perhaps unsurprisingly, not in the same way as children.
April 20, 2022
Do I have to keep paying the mortgage and rates now that we’ve separated?
During the early stages of separation it can be difficult to know what each party should be paying for, such as mortgage, rates and utilities.
May 27, 2015
Property settlements under the Family Law Act 1975 where one party has entered into an aged care facility
With life expectancy increasing and the aging population on the rise, more people are entering nursing homes.
February 28, 2015
Caveats and Family Law
A recent decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales has found that a Family Court Order giving a party a right to proceeds of sale of a property is not a caveatable interest, and parties who lodge caveats for such purpose risk having an indemnity costs order being made against them for costs…
July 21, 2014
Changes to Double Jeopardy Laws in Queensland
The State Government has changed double jeopardy laws to allow persons previously acquitted of offences to be recharged for the same or similar offences if there is new and compelling evidence.
May 26, 2014
Employer Obligation to Maintain Equipment
The recent Supreme Court decision of Verney v The Mac Services Group Pty Ltd highlights the need for employers to maintain tools and equipment so as to avoid exposing workers to unnecessary risks of injury.