Kathleen Pemberton

MANAGING LEGAL PRACTITIONER DIRECTOR

Kathleen is one of the two Directors of Pemberton Robertson Family Lawyers. She is an experienced legal practitioner who has worked exclusively in Family Law since 2003. Reputed for her no-nonsense, ethical and honest approach to the law, Kathleen aims to provide cost-effective and quality service to her clients.

Kathleen’s practice involves financial and child-related matters. She prides herself on her relatability and down-to-earth personality when working with clients and their legal issues. Clients often comment on Kathleen’s innate ability to remove the burden off their shoulders, holding their hands through the process.

Kathleen has experience in financial matters ranging in complexity, which includes:

• Finalising a division of assets with or without need for Court intervention;
• Identifying and dealing with such issues as hidden assets and non-disclosure;
• Transfers of funds internationally, spousal maintenance, preservation of assets;
• Overseas clients and entities;
• Enforcement of financial obligations;
• Acting for parties who require a Case Guardian due to incapacity.

Nothing is too small for Kathleen to tackle. She enjoys settling small uncontentious matters but will tackle the difficult matters whenever they arise. Kathleen is also experienced in the preparation of, and advising on, Financial Agreements.

Kathleen also has a wealth of experience in child-related matters, which also ranges in complexity and nature, including:

• Care arrangements for children, which may include grandparents or other family members;
• Recovery applications;
• Relocation applications;
• Reunification of children estranged from parents;
• High conflict parenting disputes;
• Matters involving child abuse and family violence
• Matters where one or both of the parents are suffering mental health conditions, substance or alcohol abuse.

Kathleen is passionate about doing right by her clients. She is eager to provide Western Australians with a firm that does Family Law differently. She understands the challenges faced by her clients and takes great satisfaction in helping them find their way back home. Kathleen’s efficient, reliable and direct approach to the law has seen her bring positive outcomes to countless families over the years.