Courtney Barton

Courtney Barton serves as the Legal Practice Director and founder of Barton Family Lawyers, bringing extensive expertise as an accredited family law specialist and dispute resolution practitioner. Since 2008, she has committed her practice to the field of family law, providing her clients with reliable guidance and informed legal strategies. Courtney earned her Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the Queensland University of Technology in 2009 and was admitted as a Solicitor in June 2011. With over fourteen years of dedicated experience, Courtney is renowned for her resolute approach towards assisting clients through the challenging process of separation, enabling them to regain certainty in their lives. Her dedication to family law is fuelled by a profound desire to empower clients, particularly those who have experienced coercive control, by restoring their autonomy and facilitating equitable negotiation conditions. A steadfast advocate for the welfare of children, Courtney is committed to ensuring they are shielded from parental conflict, thus reducing the potential adverse effects of separation on their well-being. Her practice has successfully guided thousands through their separation journeys, with a focus on delivering outcomes that are both practical and have a lasting positive impact. Courtney’s approach is client-centred, aiming to achieve the most favourable resolutions that enhance her clients' lives significantly.