Kat Plint is a lawyer at Queensland Family Law Practice and delivers a unique advocacy interest in both state and federal court jurisdictions, many of which are related to the most serious risk of harm, abuse and death.
In Queensland Kat represents vulnerable clients within the Queensland Magistrates Court jurisdiction. She is passionate in child protection, coronial inquests and domestic & family violence. Kat is robust in her advocacy and believes that every person has a right to receive high-quality legal representation. She is a staunch advocate for injustices, those with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds.
Kat represents many in the community who have been victims of systems abuse and false allegations. She also regularly appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘FCFCOA’)(Div1) further representing parents/carers of children who have been exposed to, or suffered, and are subject to serious risks of serious harm.
Kat is the Founder of a Not-for-Profit Organisation that has extensive experience in family support, coronial research investigations, coronial advocacy, community education and child safety reform. Her advocacy has involved working with police, families, coroners, members of parliament, councils, schools and community organisations, which led to both education programs and legislative reform.
Kat is continuing to deepen her knowledge and is currently undertaking a Master of Domestic and Family Violence Practice.
Kat understands that clients often seek family-law advice at one of the most difficult points in their lives. Her approach is to listen carefully, understand the circumstances behind the legal issue and provide clients with clear, practical guidance so they can better understand their options and the path ahead.
Professional Qualifications
Areas of Practice
Professional legal capabilities and areas of particular interest include:
Advocacy & Community
Kat has a longstanding commitment to advocacy, child protection and community service.
Kat’s work in the community has included coronial research and advocacy, assisting families through coronial processes, preparing and contributing to submissions, working with government and community organisations, and advocating for legislative and regulatory change.
These experiences have given Kat a depth of understanding of what it means to navigate courts, government agencies and formal processes during periods of grief, trauma, uncertainty and significant family stress.
Kat’s community contribution has included:
Interests Outside of Work
Outside of the legal practice, Kat has passionate ties in rural business agriculture, is a registered apiarist, is a member of the Ipswich & West Moreton Beekeepers Association, Australia Stockhorse Association, the Paint Horse Association, Returned Services League, advocates for improved family supports of our Veterans and Emergency Services Personnel, enjoying time with her grandchildren, horse riding, rose gardening and travel.
What I love about Family Law and QFLP
For Kat, family law is about more than the legal issue in front of a client. It is about understanding the person, their family, their safety and what they need to move forward.
After decades of advocating for children and families, Kat strongly believes in helping people understand their options and ensuring they have a voice as they navigate difficult systems and circumstances.
At Queensland Family Law Practice, Kat values being part of a team that combines strong legal strategy with genuine care for the broader financial, emotional and practical impact family law can have on clients and their families.