Kath Manby is a Lawyer and Principal with VM Family Law in Brookwater, QLD 4300. Kath Manby has 16 years experience and focuses on Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence and Family Law.
*Please contact our office on 07 3447 8966 to book a reduced fee initial consult in our Brookwater office or Gold Coast office with Kath Manby.
Kath’s journey to founding VM Family Law began in the UK, where she practiced law before making the life-changing decision to emigrate to Australia on her own. She continued her legal career in Australia, working with Legal Aid and private firms. Following the passing of her father, Kath experienced a pivotal moment that inspired her to create VM Family Law, a firm dedicated to family law and domestic violence advocacy.
As the Principal of VM Family Law, Kath leads the only family law firm in the Greater Springfield region with an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, herself being the only one in the area. Her firm is known for its commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence, and Kath’s work has earned her multiple finalist nominations for the prestigious Dame Quentin Bryce Domestic Violence Prevention Award, reflecting her passion for driving systemic change.
Kath serves as an Independent Children’s Lawyer, advocating for the rights of children in family law disputes, and sits on the Queensland Law Society Domestic Violence Committee. She also regularly presents domestic violence training programs for legal professionals and has been listed on the Doyles List for family lawyers in parenting matters.
A dedicated community advocate, Kath has raised over $110,000 for the Ipswich Financial Abuse Unit through initiatives like the Dancing CEO event. She also serves as a committee member of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, contributing to the growth and support of her local business community.
The most popular appointment for Kath Manby is Reduced fee initial consult - Brookwater office - 1 hour - $350.00.
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Kath Manby has received 104 verified client reviews with an average 4.93 star rating.
Les, 30 September 2025
Great first impression
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Victoria, 23 May 2025
Kath was superbly professional while exuding a confident and trustworthy persona. She instantly made me feel at ease and was very clear and decisive with her information. I am glad I have found her.
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Rosanna, 12 May 2025
Friendly and straight to the point.
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Hayley, 1 April 2025
Gave great advice. Was able to sort my issue urgently
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Luke, 14 January 2025
Very honest and fair advice, has longer term interests in mind. Was very supportive.
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Belinda, 27 August 2024
Felt reassured and supported in initial consult, thankyou
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Brooke, 14 August 2024
Absolutely wonderful, informative, knowledgeable and felt very confident with Kath. Very relaxed feeling. She has our business
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Danielle, 31 March 2024
Kath offers non-judgmental and honest advice.
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Hilary, 13 February 2024
Great thanks
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Jasmine, 12 February 2024
Kathy was so thorough and attentive. She listened and catered to all my needs, working with me every step of the way
Thankyou Kath for your professionalism with kind consideration of my situation. Just knowing the facts and options I have has given me clarity on the situation.
Appreciated your assistance and time greatly.
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Alison, 13 September 2023
I felt comfortable, and she explained well
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Danielle, 31 August 2023
Kath provided a very efficient initial consult. I found Kath to be very personable and knowledgeable.
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Sheridan, 4 August 2023
Kath was extremely approachable, knowledgeable and caring. I know I will be in good hands and get the help I need to begin again.
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Mikayla, 2 August 2023
Kath made me feel heard after explaining and retelling my story to so many people the past few months. She gave great advice, was honest and her staff made me feel welcome too.
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Jodie, 25 July 2023
I found Kath to be very helpful
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Jayden, 9 May 2023
Very helpful and a comfortable environment
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Julianne, 1 February 2023
Kath was a fantastically & straight up. Kath is seeking some additional information for me and I am very keen for her guidance/response.I would recommend Kath in a heart beat. It was good confiding in someone who, not only understood, but someone I felt i could believe and trust in.
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Gareth, 23 October 2022
Very happy with Kath. To be put it briefly.. she is caring, efficient, obviously deeply experienced and not inclined to waste time.
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Judy, 5 August 2022
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Rachel, 4 August 2022
Very good - very understanding & empathetic. Informative and productive. Realistic yet still positive and beneficial.
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Claire, 11 June 2022
Kath is really lovely, understanding and patient, she put my mind at ease, although there is a lot to process. She explained everything is a way I could understand.
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Vicki, 25 March 2022
Excellent service would highly recommend. Thanks guys
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Sophie, 23 March 2022
Overall, David who met with us helped us to the best he could. He was lovely. I did not like that from setting up the meeting it was always Kath, and then when David walked into the room, it was never discussed who he was and if Kath was going to join/or had been pulled onto something.
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Vicki, 15 March 2022
Excellent service very friendly and helpful. Thank you so much
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Kristine, 7 January 2022
Quiet helpful, enlightening and now aware of the position I am in.
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Patrick, 14 December 2021
Kath was just perfect. She made me feel comfortable. I’m having so much stress and Kath put me at ease. She convinced me she could help me.
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Debra, 2 November 2021
Very happy and honest. Looking forward to work with Kath and team.
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Melanie, 25 August 2021
I had a Zoom appointment. Kath was very understanding and informative. I felt I received a lot of good sound advice and will be engaging Kath's services.
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Lee, 12 August 2021
Highly recommend, the team have been amazing!
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Larisa, 9 August 2021
Professional, friendly and supportive. Highly recommend the whole team. David was very helpful and assuring I will be taken care of. I spoke to Laura who was very professional and made me feel my case matters A++
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Melanie, 3 August 2021
I was very impressed with the service lots of great information. Genuinely interested and actually went overtime. I'm so happy I was referred to this law firm
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Genevieve, 30 July 2021
Compassionate, practical, understanding and knowledgeable. Thank you
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Sue, 29 July 2021
The phone call was informative, very professional and caring. I am really glad that I decided to give VM Family Law a call.
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Mahala, 30 April 2021
I am so happy with her and definitely will want her to help me with my case
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Kacey-lee, 27 March 2021
Kath is absolutely amazing and so helpful! She answered all questions and had all information ready and so understanding. Thank you for all your help!
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Leigh, 23 March 2021
Fabulous. Someone who just gets it.
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Kadiatou, 26 September 2020
Great service
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Damon, 11 September 2020
Kath answered all questions that I asked.
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Bridget, 2 September 2020
Appointment was informative and genuine. Waiting for an email with costs that Kath said would be sent to me today so I can choose to go ahead with services.
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Susie, 17 August 2020
Informative, understanding and compassionate
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Milan, 4 August 2020
Very good to communicate with
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Karyn Maree, 26 May 2020
So far Kath and her team have been helpful and understanding.
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Candice, 22 May 2020
Amazingly helpful!!!
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Denise, 3 March 2020
Exceptional, effective, efficent professional. Kath knows exactly what she doing. I felt comfortable. I know/feel she absolutely trustworthy is 100% acting in my best interests. I feel safe in her care.
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Tonia, 28 February 2020
Kath Manby is a wise, caring, helpful solicitor. Gives honest advice and directed me to other outside companies for my needs to be met. Thank you Kath.
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Jennifer, 8 December 2019
Had a very productive consultation with Kath's paralegal assistant. Very professional and helpful regarding all aspects of my case. Thanks again.
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Denise, 8 November 2019
EXPLAINED THINGS CLEARLY LISTENED TO ME AND MY CONCERNS VERY SATISFIED THANK U
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Andrea, 16 September 2019
I was so nervous before my appointment as I have never dealt with a lawyer before. Kath was reassuring and patient when listening to my case and thorough and considered in advice. I felt calm and confident when ending my appointment and look forward to working with Kath in future.
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Deveena, 27 May 2019
Good lawyer
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Stephen, 11 May 2019
Felt very confident in a great outcome.
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Karen, 19 February 2019
Thanks Kathy put at ease very help
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Naomi, 13 December 2018
Amazing and helpful
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Vivienne, 2 November 2018
Friendly ,informative and approachable.
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Nicole, 23 October 2018
My overall experience was great. Very professional, yet still personal and extremely informative.
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Helga, 9 October 2018
As always Kath was helpful and I thank her for trying to get the best outcome for me.
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Carol, 9 October 2018
Great lawyer and very informative.
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Kate, 4 October 2018
Kath was very straightforward and helpful
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Helga, 27 September 2018
As always Kath was very helpful I believe that she will get the best results for me.
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Nikita, 27 September 2018
Kath was amazing. I was nervous before I went in but she made me feel comfortable and that I was in a safe place.
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Jennifer, 20 September 2018
Kath is very attentive, thorough and knowledgeable in her advice. I would recommend her services.
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Aaron, 4 September 2018
Worth while call very informative
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Helga, 30 August 2018
Kath was and always is helpful and pleasant
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Pam, 25 August 2018
Definitely working on my behalf for the best outcome. Good recommendations.
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Shivanthie, 21 July 2018
She was very honest and detailed in her explanations about certain processes and I felt I could ask anything.
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Penny, 4 July 2018
Answer my queries and very helpful
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Celeste, 29 June 2018
Kath was very easy to talk to and conveyed assurance in my situation. I felt confident in her knowledge and ability to help me. I was very satisfied with her service and assistance.
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Marie Theresa, 8 June 2018
Very helpful and understanding of my needs. Went above and beyond I’d say
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Helga, 4 June 2018
As always, Kath was very helpful
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Leila, 21 May 2018
I found Kath to be totally understanding of my situation and very knowledgeable and was able to immediately advice me of the best solution
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Lauren, 7 May 2018
Was very pleased with my experience
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Linda, 2 May 2018
Absolutely awesome would recommend her to anyone very good at her work. Thank you.
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Kirsty, 1 May 2018
Very happy with Kath
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Arezou (Amy), 25 April 2018
Everything is excellent
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David, 20 March 2018
Excellent very helpful
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Antony, 14 March 2018
I can't give you five for everything Kath. It was not as difficult as I thought it may be.
I was pleased the you were actually listening and gave advice accordingly.
I was encouraged and thank you greatly. Thanks.
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Andrew, 7 March 2018
We were very impressed with Kath Manby and feel she will do her best to help us get the best possible outcome with our issue.
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Elizabeth, 6 March 2018
I have been very lucky to have been introduced to Katherine as she understands my situation better than most and is considerate of any consequences of her actions on my behalf.
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Tracy, 20 February 2018
Kath is very easy to talk to and discuss matters. She is propmt with all aspects of her communication. Highly recommend her .
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Katie, 1 February 2018
Kath Manby is a very nice lady. Seemed to be understanding and I would recommend her.
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Chris, 17 January 2018
Thank you for sharing your invaluable knowledge. I will be in touch depending how things progress at home.
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Georgina, 12 January 2018
Overall I was extremely happy
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Veronica, 5 January 2018
Kath was absolutely amazing!! I will definitely be back and also recommending her to others x
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Jannah, 28 December 2017
I found Kath very easy to talk to about difficult circumstances and her knowledge and compassion amazing.
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Julie, 20 December 2017
It was a pleasure to meet Kath. She was very helpful & professional.
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Kirsty, 20 December 2017
Extremely happy with Kath, she is very down to earth and I felt very at ease straight away. Kath was patient and understanding and offered me so great advice .I would happily recommend her.
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Brooke, 7 December 2017
My appointment with Kath was very informative. She was great. I won't hesitate to come back if I need to.
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Ashleigh, 2 December 2017
Positive experience with an excellent lawyer..
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Elizabeth, 24 November 2017
I have had nothing but good help from Kath Manby with my legal matter which is very sensitive and requires the experience of tactfulness. I would not hesitate to recommend this law firm to anyone who is interested in having legal support in a family law matter
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Leesa, 8 November 2017
Very friendly. Gave good advice and tried to help in any way possible.
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Sonia, 16 October 2017
Kath was very helpful. Thanks Kath for all of your help!
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Tracy, 16 October 2017
Friendly and helpful lawyer. Gave us some hope.
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Kellie, 30 September 2017
Kath was very helpful and caring about the current situation. Highly recommended!
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Helga, 28 September 2017
As always Katherine was helpful and I leave the office knowing and trusting that she is working in my best interest.
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Lincoln, 8 September 2017
Katherine was great. She knew what she was talking about. She explained everything to me thoroughly. Great lawyer.
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Helga, 27 August 2017
I believe that Kath is working in my interest and will get me the best result possible.
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Helga, 6 August 2017
Kath was very friendly and helped me with my problems. She gave me good advise and I left feeling more confident to get a result for my property settlement.
Thank you Kath.
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Jacob, 31 July 2017
Kath was a friendly and open person who could quickly assess the situation and provide useful advice. I would not hesitate in recommending her services to others.
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Natalie, 28 July 2017
Expert advice with outstanding legal analysis
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Kim, 21 June 2017
Kath is extremely personable, approachable, understanding and empathetic.
I would highly recommend Kath and VM Family Law.
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Emily, 10 March 2017
Friendly, positive, helpful and just wonderful as usual
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Neve, 7 February 2017
Kath is lovely and professional. She shows a genuine interest and does her best to get you the best outcome.
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Heather, 11 January 2017
Really easy to talk to, informative and value for money.
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