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Kate Rafton has dedicated her legal career to family law, gaining extensive experience in this area since her admission as a solicitor. She has practised in Penrith and Parramatta, and served as a Partner at a prominent family law firm before establishing her own practice. This background has provided her with comprehensive expertise in handling a wide range of family law matters. Kate is an accredited specialist in both family law and children’s law, credentials she obtained in 2007 and 2009 respectively, distinguishing her in the Hawkesbury region. Her approach to legal services centres on recognising clients as individuals, carefully considering their unique circumstances to achieve the most favourable outcomes in emotionally challenging situations. Residing locally with her two children, Kate is deeply committed to serving the Hawkesbury community. In addition to her legal qualifications, she also holds a Bachelor of Nursing with Honours, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, a Graduate Certificate in Health Management, and a Master’s in Nursing specialising in Critical Care. Her nursing and healthcare management background, coupled with ongoing involvement with the Western Sydney Area Health Service, equips her with valuable insights into the emotional and psychological challenges her clients may face during family law disputes. Kate is a member of the Law Society of New South Wales, the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, NSW Young Lawyers Family Law Committee, Women Lawyers NSW, and participates on the Management Committee of the local Community Legal Centre. She is also involved with Women on Boards, the NSW Nurses Association, and the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses.
Managing Director
Rafton Family Lawyers
Jul 2007 - Present • 19 years 4 months
Solicitor Director
Specialist Family Law Solicitors
Mar 2005 - Jul 2007 • 2 years 4 months
Employed Solicitor
Watson Stafford Solicitors
Jan 2003 - Mar 2005 • 2 years 2 months
Clinical Nurse Unit Manager
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD)
Jan 2000 - Sep 2012 • 12 years 8 months
LLB
1991 - 2003
Grad Dip Health Management
1991 - 2003
Grad Dip Legal Practice
1991 - 2003
Masters of Nursing (Critical Care)
1991 - 2003
B. Nursing (Hons)
1991 - 2003
Last checked: 14 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
