Cathy Cover

Cathy Cover is a Senior Consultant with extensive experience in family law and criminal law, based in Mackay. With over ten years of practice, Cathy provides clients with knowledgeable and empathetic guidance through complex personal legal matters. In family law, Cathy focuses on issues arising from the breakdown of marriages and de facto relationships, including parenting arrangements such as living arrangements and decision-making responsibilities for children. She is accredited by the Queensland Law Society as a Family Law Specialist, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining high professional standards in this area. Cathy also supports clients who have experienced domestic violence, assisting with obtaining and managing domestic violence protection orders to help ensure their safety. Cathy adopts a client-centred approach, tailoring her advice and support to meet the individual needs of each matter. She works collaboratively with clients to facilitate negotiation or mediation processes aimed at reaching timely and practical settlements. When court proceedings become necessary, Cathy provides robust representation and strategic advice, advocating diligently on behalf of her clients. In addition to her family law expertise, Cathy is experienced in criminal law, representing clients in a range of matters from minor traffic offences to complex trials in the District and Supreme Courts. She offers strategic advice, guides clients through criminal investigations, and liaises with relevant authorities to manage ongoing negotiations. Cathy is also active in community education, regularly presenting family law seminars to clients and professional service providers, including accountants and valuers, throughout the Mackay and Whitsunday regions. A graduate of Griffith University, Cathy is dedicated to supporting her clients through challenging legal issues with professionalism and care.