Katrene Halteh

Katrene Halteh is the Principal Lawyer and Director of Urban Family Lawyers, a well-regarded law firm based in New South Wales. With nearly twenty years of experience, Katrene is dedicated to assisting clients through complex family law and estate matters, providing expert guidance with empathy and professionalism. Her practice encompasses a wide range of family law issues, including parenting disputes, property settlements, and the preparation and negotiation of Binding Financial and Child Support Agreements. Katrene is known for her pragmatic approach, aiming to resolve conflicts efficiently and minimise both financial and emotional burdens for her clients. When court proceedings are necessary, she is a confident advocate, representing clients in contested matters before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Her advocacy was notably demonstrated in the successful outcome of Clowes & Konig [2022] FedCFamC1F 565. Beyond family law, Katrene’s expertise extends to wills and estates. She manages estate planning and contentious estate matters, such as contested wills and family provision claims. This integrated approach allows her to support clients at significant life stages, from planning their estates to addressing disputes that arise within families. Katrene is actively involved in her local community, offering pro bono legal assistance to registered charities and supporting individuals facing hardship. Her commitment to both legal excellence and community service has earned her accolades including a Business Achievement Award at the 13th Annual St George Community Awards and recognition as a Finalist in the 2024 Georges River Local Business Awards. Katrene delivers comprehensive legal advice tailored to each client’s circumstances, combining sound legal knowledge with a compassionate understanding of the personal issues involved. Her leadership and dedication continue to contribute to high standards of practice in family law and estate litigation.